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ScatterD
Jan 21, 2026Copper Contributor
Win 11 Activation issue with fresh install on new ssd
Installed Win 11 on a new ssd, no other hardware changes, and now Win 11 wont activate with the license attached to my Microsoft account. When I put the old ssd in the windows 11 on it is activated a...
Jadeookb
Jan 29, 2026Iron Contributor
You have to deactivate the license key on old ssd first.
Nobel_Baynes
Jan 29, 2026Iron Contributor
This is correct! One license key can be only used one active device.