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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:13 pm
by sCdge
Agreed, that's a good step. Also, sometimes just leaving it connected to the internet for a day or two lets it sort itself out automatically.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 10:07 pm
by p2iF6sq720b3
Yeah, and double-check that your Microsoft account is linked to your digital license in Settings > Accounts.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 11:35 pm
by ejx3726
This. Agreed, that's a good step. Also, try running the Activation troubleshooter again after a fresh reboot—sometimes it just needs a second pass.
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2026 9:59 pm
by 6Ww318n829
This. You could also try using the activation troubleshooter's "I changed hardware on this device recently" option, as the upgrade can sometimes trigger that. Another option is to manually enter your Windows 10 product key in the activation settings.
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2026 1:55 pm
by UmmehBSl
+1 I had the same problem. What finally worked for me was a clean install using the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool, then activating with my old Windows 10 key.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2026 3:22 pm
by nnwGUcEH
Agreed. You could also try running the Activation troubleshooter again, but choose the "I changed hardware on this device recently" option this time. Good luck!