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Windows Activation problem
Hello, Since 2012, I've had a Windows "Retail" activation key that I transfer from one PC to another without any problems. When I bought my current PC with Windows 11, I had no issues activating it...
Maybe the key is still linked to the old PC. If you used it on another device or changed some hardware, that could be causing the activation issue.
If it’s a Retail license, you can usually move it to a new PC as long as you stop using it on the old one. OEM keys are normally tied to the original PC and can’t usually be transferred.