Laptop not authenticated (windows)

Jennifer Huerta 0 Reputation points
2026-07-28T01:17:24.9633333+00:00

I purchased a laptop off of amazon and after using it for a few days the "authenticate windows" keeps popping up and when I try to do some things on the laptop it will not allow it it says until it is authenticated...Why would amazon sell me a laptop like this and how do I fix it?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Licensing and activation
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  1. EmilyS726 256K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-28T01:50:52.1366667+00:00

    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. This will allow me to review the type of license installed and what might be wrong.

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