I upgraded my Windows 10 PC to Windows 11, but now it says it’s not activated?

dspp239V · Post by **dspp239V** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:00 pm

Did you happen to switch your motherboard or any major hardware around the same time as the upgrade?

7639pzikrorc · Post by **7639pzikrorc** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 10:47 pm

This. You could also try manually reactivating by entering your Windows 10 product key again in the activation settings.

AugLUHu · Post by **AugLUHu** » Thu Jan 15, 2026 7:20 pm

+1 Yeah, that usually works. Also, make sure you're signed into the Microsoft account that has your digital license linked to it.

es691 · Post by **es691** » Fri Jan 16, 2026 5:45 pm

Same here. I had the same problem after upgrading. I had to use the Activation Troubleshooter and select the "I changed hardware on this device recently" option to get it to recognize my license again.