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!
Windows Activation failed after BIOS update – Original Product Key not working
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after i update my bios in my asus prime b650m f mobo, i enter my activation key which i used before the bios update to activate, that key is not working, what should i do now?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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EmilyS726 222.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-04-01T18:39:45.7866667+00:00 -
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EmilyS726 222.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-04-01T19:15:40.3866667+00:00 Yikes. How did you end up with this license?
You are using a volume license key, specially MAK key. This is a violation of licensing terms actually if you are not an organization user within the organization that purchased this MAK key.
Volume license is sold to organizations and it is meant to be used by the users within the organization it is sold to only. It cannot be resold to general consumers, Unfortunately a lot of third party vendors are doing it because it is a lot cheaper than retail license. When it is discovered, that entire organization account can be voided by Microsoft, hence your key no longer works. Additionally, a MAK license comes with an installation limit, which means a single key can only be used for a set number of installations, such as 100. If the key is sold to more than 100 users, or if a user reinstalls or changes hardware, each new installation counts against this limit. Exceeding the limit could deactivate the license on another device.
Regardless, you shouldn't be using that MAK key at all.
Launch Powershell (note, it is not Command Prompt, but Powershell), and run this code to see if you have an OEM license on the motherboard.
(Get-CimInstance -ClassName SoftwareLicensingService -Property OA3xOriginalProductKey).OA3xOriginalProductKey -
abs rifat 20 Reputation points
2026-04-01T19:28:03.37+00:00 idk what u r talking about, i just serviced my pc from a servicing centre,and they install my windows and actiavte without any key. after i took my pc home i saw this thing.
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Neil D 32,640 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2026-04-01T21:31:44.8+00:00 If the service centre installed and activated windows then you need to talk to them. The type of licence is not valid for a personal user.
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