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makeitrain
Feb 11, 2025Copper Contributor
Windows 11 Home Can't Find License Key
After a recent update, my version of Windows 11 Home is now having issues validating my product key and asking me to reactivate.
I've had the PC for almost a year and have had no major issues until I updated/restarted a couple of days ago. I also get the Activate Windows text in the bottom right corner of my screen. After doing a little web search it seems like there was a similar problem years ago, but couldn't find a solution that worked for my situation. Anyone else having this problem and find a fix? I can't even adjust my sound output anymore, which is pretty annoying.
Thanks in advance!
- DamkoinIron Contributor
Is it an OEM or retail key?
- makeitrainCopper Contributor
Forgot to add, I bought the PC from a reputable store that sells custom PC builds. So I don't have access to the original product key.