windows 11 removes key after update

Question

after i installed the update for my windows 11 pro it deleted my product key but it doesnt say activate windows it just locks me out of thing that come with windows

Answer 1

Press Win + R keys to open Run menu.

Now type slmgr /xpr and hit the Enyer key.

This will show your current Windows activation status.

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1. System > Activation
2. Select "Change product key"
3. Enter your original product key

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You can use a third-party tool to extract the product key:

ProduKey

Belarc Advisor

ShowKeyPlus

Answer 2

Open Settings and go to System > Activation > Change product key.

Type the product key again.

This would resolve the issue.

Answer 3

Hello,

Use the original product key to reactivate it in Settings, or you can try to activate it over the phone, as follows.

1. Select Start > Settings > System  > Activation.
2. Under Activate Windows Now section, select Activate by Phone.

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

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