Hello,
Can you please type cmd in the search on the taskbar and hit enter to launch command prompt, then run the following command:
slmgr /dlv
Then share a screenshot please. Thanks!
How to remove Windows 11 watermark due to 25H2-repair-version?
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My one-year-old laptop came from a reputable supplier, with Windows 11 pre-installed and an embedded OEM_DM product key. Hardware has not been changed. Since I installed 25H2-repair-version, I need to reactivate Windows every three days.
When Windows is active, the activation status is: “Windows is activated with a digital license” and slmgr.vbs -xpr confirms that the machine is permanently activated and licensingdiag.exe returns status SL_GEN_STATE_IS_GENUINE_LICENSE.
When Windows is inactive, slmgr.vbs -xpr still indicates that the machine is permanently activated, whereas licensingdiag.exe returns status SL_GEN_STATE_INVALID_LICENSE and error code 0xc004f200.
Many different troubleshooting attempts have been made so far, but Windows only remains active less than three days on average. Linking my laptop to a Microsoft account or paying a second time for Windows 11 is not part of my plans.
New ideas would be appreciated, please. Thank you.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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Neil D 32,325 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2026-02-13T19:30:04.5633333+00:00 It could be that the recovery process did not complete correctly/fully and there is a problem with the activation service.
You will only know for sure if you run the routine again via Settings > System > Recovery > Fix problems using windows update, select Reinstall now.
You can try getting the product key from the bios using a Command prompt (Admin) and enter
wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey [press return]. Get ShowKeyPlus from the Store and enter that key at Check edition (in the app) just to be sure it is a Windows 10/11 licence.
Then use that key at Change product key in Settings. to make sure the key is registered.
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EmilyS726 213.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-02-13T19:30:22.06+00:00