Has anyone else had activation issues after upgrading to Windows 11? My Windows ?

IwIZlrW · Post by **IwIZlrW** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:33 pm

I had the same problem. I ended up having to call the automated activation line, which gave me a new code that finally worked.

WhXPtW · Post by **WhXPtW** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 9:46 pm

Yeah, that phone line can be a pain. Did you make sure your Microsoft account is linked to your digital license in Settings > Accounts?

pbmo72 · Post by **pbmo72** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 1:18 am

Yeah, Agreed, linking the account is the key step. One extra tip: if it's still stuck, try running the Activation troubleshooter again right after linking—sometimes it needs that second nudge.

449mwivrm · Post by **449mwivrm** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 4:00 am

Also, double-check that you're signed into the Microsoft account that has your digital license linked to it.

snhp5uVJ52 · Post by **snhp5uVJ52** » Thu Jan 15, 2026 4:17 pm

Agreed. You could also try running the Activation troubleshooter again, but this time choose the "I changed hardware on this device recently" option. Good luck!

LZardfLLE · Post by **LZardfLLE** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 12:20 am

I had the same problem. For me, a simple restart after the upgrade finally made the activation stick. Let me know if that works.

2874aotobh · Post by **2874aotobh** » Thu Jan 22, 2026 12:32 pm

You could also try running the Activation Troubleshooter again, but this time choose the "I changed hardware on this device recently" option. Another option is to manually enter your Windows 10 product key in the activation settings. Hope that helps.

yub57307172 · Post by **yub57307172** » Tue Feb 03, 2026 7:20 pm

Yeah, that's solid advice. Also, if you're still on the same PC, sometimes just leaving it connected to the internet for a day or two lets it sort itself out automatically.