Windows Deactivated itself.

Question

My windows license deactivated, I tried reactivating with windows key on side of my computer but doesn't allow me to use that key.

What do I do now?

Answer 1

Also doing windows updates and working through last check list.

Answer 2

Trouble shooter

Answer 3

Please complete all steps I gave. It often works to repair System Files as activation files do get damaged.

Answer 4

when I use code from.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/95922-generic-product-keys-install-windows-10-editions.html

it says I don't have valid digital license, correct I did get the computer in 2016 with windows 7.

Windows ten has been on the computer since about when it came out.

Answer 5

Hi Bryson. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

So this was a WIndows 7 PC you upgraded to Windows 10? How long was it activated?

When you first Upgraded it assigned a permanent Digital License for the PC in Microsoft Activation servers so that you can reinstall Windows 10 at any time, skipping the Product Key during install, and it will reactivate afterwards when you connect to the internet and it phones home to find your hardware profile confirming the Digital License.

There is no Product Key for a Digital License. If you try to change the key from the generic version key (present when you install without a key) it will never activate with the DL. Only if the DL is completely lost will using the WIndows 7 key again work.

Try restoring the Generic key from here:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/95922-gener...

Run the Activation Troubleshooter in Settings > Update & Security > Activation > Troubleshooter, report back what it says.

Run System File Checker and DISM from Step 10 in this checklist:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki... to try to repair Activation files in case they're broken.

Then run the Troubleshooter again.

Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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