Windows 11 Pro reactivation problem

Question

Hello! I had a problem reactivating my Windows 11 operating system after installing a new m.2 nvme ssd. I did everything in order, first of all I made a backup of my files, and then I deactivated the Windows Key on the computer using the following commands in cmd. First command: slmgr.vbs /dlv this command was supposed to show me my key in cmd but it didn't Second command: slmgr /upk this command worked Third command: slmgr /cpky this command also worked. Using the Windows 11 Installation Media, I created Windows 11 on my formatted USB. I installed Windows 11 Pro, the same version as before that I used, after setting up and entering Windows, I went to the settings to activate it using the key I have. After entering the key, the same message as in the picture came out. I tried to use troubleshoot, but I didn't succeed in anything using it. Just to emphasize that my key is the retail version of Windows 8.1, which I have already used several times after changing the ssd and other parts in the computer, but now I can't.

Answer 1

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

This is caused by a recent change Microsoft made, on the 20th of September last year, they finally closed the loophole that allows a Windows 7 or 8.1 product key to activate Windows 10 or 11, that is now no longer possible the key will be blocked on their servers.

Thank you so much Dave for your response, i try another key that i have checked with ShowKeyPlus and i got this (picture below)e must say that this key doesn t work as well... What i can do to resolve my problem?

Answer 2

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

This is caused by a recent change Microsoft made, on the 20th of September last year, they finally closed the loophole that allows a Windows 7 or 8.1 product key to activate Windows 10 or 11, that is now no longer possible the key will be blocked on their servers.