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pvonpidoll
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Mar 13, 2026

Windows 11 is no longer activated after a BIOS update and cannot be reactivated

After a BIOS update, my Windows 11 Pro is no longer activated, and I can't reactivate it using the troubleshooter either, as the license apparently can no longer be found in my Microsoft account.

 

Unfortunately, I can’t remember whether I activated Windows with a product key or via a Windows 7 Pro upgrade.

 

Is there a way to reactivate my Windows 11 without having to buy a new copy of Windows 11? It was activated before the BIOS update.

 

No Hardware Change.

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