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Windows keeps deactivating itself

Anonymous
2020-12-17T12:24:11+00:00

For some reason Windows keeps deactivating itself for no reason despite me having a valid Windows license that came with my Microsoft account. 

I checked my SSD and there's no issues with it. It always happens randomly and usually using the troubleshooter fixes it temporarily but it's annoying.

How do I fix this so it doesn't happen again?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Licensing and activation

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-21T17:23:23+00:00

    "If your copy of Windows is installed on the computer on which it was originally installed, and that computer was built by the manufacturer for whom that copy of Windows was created" ...

    ... and you're having trouble with activation, you need to speak with the company who built the computer.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-12-18T10:15:18+00:00

    I'm sorry I ran out of ideas to help you solve the problem :(

    But, I will be opening this thread so other expert that is familiar with the issue can help you resolve this one.

    Have a nice day ahead, buddy.

    God bless you always :)

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-12-18T10:02:17+00:00

    Hi, that didn't seem to work. The problem came back just now.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-12-17T13:41:13+00:00

    When you purchase a PC directly from one of the major builders, like Dell, Lenovo, HP, etc.; or when you purchase a copy of Windows directly from Microsoft to install on a PC, the PC in either case remains activated for the remainder of its life. When you purchase or otherwise obtain a PC or a copy of Windows from any other source, you cannot presume that the license is legitimate.

    If you'd like to know whether your PC has a legitimate license, just ask and we'll gladly show you how to find out.

    Warning: Unscrupulous PC repair shops have been known to replace the license in a PC with an illegitimate license. If you brought your PC to a repair shop, you may have fallen victim to this scam.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-12-17T13:13:17+00:00

    Hi pitchtheripoff, Welcome to Microsoft Community :)

    It's my pleasure to help you today.

    I’m sorry you’ve had to deal with this.

    I know how frustrating this may be for you.

    Please feel free to visit the link below for troubleshooting steps you could try :)

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    I hope it helps :)

    Sincerely,

    Juliet

    Independent Advisor

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