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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:16 pm
by t950gqgZo60g
+1 Yeah, that error usually clears up on its own after a day or two. Just make sure you're connected to the internet so it can sync.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 1:44 pm
by 63079
You could also try manually reactivating by going to Settings > Update & Security > Activation and clicking "Troubleshoot" again, but choose the option that says "I changed hardware on this device recently."
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:28 pm
by 375yrx
If that doesn't work, can you check if your Windows 10 license was a retail version or if it originally came with the PC? Let me know if that works.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:11 am
by nzg32
This happened to me after an upgrade. Running the activation troubleshooter and selecting "I changed hardware on this device recently" finally fixed it for me.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:01 pm
by ib9092599
Also, double-check that you're signed into the Microsoft account that has your digital license. Good luck!
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 9:57 pm
by pNosvM
+1 I had the same problem. For me, running the activation troubleshooter a second time after a reboot finally got it to recognize my license.
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 10:19 pm
by T9oaJuW34
You could also try manually entering your Windows 10 product key in the activation settings. Another option is to contact Microsoft support directly, as they can sometimes push the activation through on their end.