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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:51 pm
by k2I05Ex56
Agreed. If that still doesn't stick, a quick call to the automated activation line often forces it through.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:57 pm
by umsr5
Can confirm. You could also try the slmgr /rearm command in an admin Command Prompt as a last resort before a full reinstall.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:06 am
by 90VY8P4qa8
Yeah, that slmgr trick can help. Also, double-check your Microsoft account is linked to your digital license in Settings > Activation.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:40 am
by 60qvesgpdkus
Agreed, linking the account is key. Sometimes just signing out and back into your Microsoft account in the Activation settings can kick it loose.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 8:52 pm
by 849fjapsxeea
Same here. I had the same problem. For me, running the activation troubleshooter again after a full reboot finally got it to recognize my digital license.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 10:31 pm
by 291pmsl
+1 Did you check if your Microsoft account is linked to your digital license in settings?
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2026 5:50 pm
by kOkxc
Yeah, that's a good call. Also, sometimes just leaving it connected to the internet for a day lets it sort itself out automatically.
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 11:43 pm
by tz371576
Can confirm. I had the same problem after my upgrade. Running the activation troubleshooter and selecting "I changed hardware on this device recently" finally got it to recognize my digital license.
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2026 2:03 pm
by 57DbUGq
Agreed. You could also try using the command prompt with the slmgr /rearm command, then restarting. Another option is to temporarily link your Microsoft account to the digital license if you haven't already. Hope that helps.