windows 11 removes key after update

yukimari 0 Reputation points
2024-12-27T19:12:09.9333333+00:00

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

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  1. S.Sengupta 24,636 Reputation points MVP
    2024-12-28T00:32:10.48+00:00

    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.


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

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

    ProduKey

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    ShowKeyPlus

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  2. Kapil Arya 8,461 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-12-29T16:13:09.04+00:00

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

    Type the product key again.

    This would resolve the issue.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-30T01:19:56.0933333+00:00

    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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