My license keeps re-applying and activating.

Nick B 361 Reputation points
2024-05-31T13:03:25.3366667+00:00

I did SLMGR.VBS /RILC, SLMGR.VBS /REARM, SLMGR.VBS /UPK and restarted my computer, but I still have same license active automatically, but I want to activate different license.

The group policy software protection platform options did not work either.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
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  1. Wesley Li 11,275 Reputation points
    2024-05-31T16:47:01.12+00:00

    Hello

    I understand that you’re having trouble changing your Windows license key. Here are some methods you can try:

     

    Method 1: Using the Settings App

    Open Settings.

    Click on Update & Security.

    Click on Activation.

    Click the Change product key link.

    Type the 25-digit product key for the version of Windows you want.

    Click Next to complete the process.

     

    Method 2: Using the Control Panel

    Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu and select System.

    Click the Change product key link under the Windows activation section.

    Type the 25-digit product key for the version of Windows you want.

    Click Next to complete the process.

     

    Method 3: Using Command Prompt

    Open the Start menu.

    Search for Command Prompt.

    Right-click the result and select Run as administrator.

    Type the following command using your 25-digit product key and press Enter: slmgr.vbs /ipk <enter your 25-digit product key here>.

     

    Method 4: Using SLUI 3

    Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.

    Type slui.exe 3 and click OK to open the Windows activation client.

    Type the 25-digit product key for the version of Windows you want.

    Click Next to complete the task.

     

    Method 5: Using CHANGEPK

    Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.

    Type changepk.exe and click OK to open the Windows activation client.

    Enter the 25-digit product key for the version of Windows you want.

    Click Next to complete the task.

     

    Please replace <enter your 25-digit product key here> with your actual product key. If the activation process completes successfully, you’ll get the “Windows is activated” message.


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