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RedViking said:
Okay maybe it is an actual brand or something

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PCBuilder FORTRESS Tempered Glass Mid Tower ATX Case — Black — Best Deals at Progenix — South Africa

The PCBuilder FORTRESS ATX Gaming Chassis makes your chassis come alive when showing off your inner components. The ATX case ensures durability and protection for your components. The interior is spacious and provides ample opportunity to build on an exis
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He probably automatically imported that from supplier stock list. The supplier advertise this on there website but you not allowed to buy it. Its only used for internal pc builds for pcbuilder pre builds.They list it for them selfs somehow to keep track stock internally at the supplier.
 
Fulcrum29 said:
I quoted some random on the internet:



The same method is applicable to any new device. Automatic activation only occurs when the license is linked to an account; otherwise, you will need to activate it manually.

Since Microsoft implemented account linking, I have never reached a limit on my Windows activations. From one device to another, to upgrades, etc.

I am still a bit puzzled how the microcode update triggered a deactivation. I can only think OEM key... but back in 2023 I recycled an old laptop's Windows 7 key that worked on a new Windows 11 install. MS don't allow this any more, unless the key was already used on a Windows 11 activation (and linked to an account), possibly due to grey market license sales.
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This happened to me again, updating my BIOS to a newer recommended microcode fixed version and it's now deactivated.

Trying the same fix like last time is not working (yet), the below post from Reddit says to wait a bit.

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RogueTr00per said:
This happened to me again, updating my BIOS to a newer recommended microcode fixed version and it's now deactivated.

Trying the same fix like last time is not working (yet), the below post from Reddit says to wait a bit.

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This also happened to me some time ago when I did BIOS modding. I got it right by using their built-in Windows troubleshooter.
 
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Fulcrum29 said:
This also happened to me some time ago when I did BIOS modding. I got it right by using their built-in Windows troubleshooter.
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Below seems like the issue that I am facing, my key was originally a Windows 10 Pro key. I'm now on Windows 11 due to upgrading at some point.

In command prompt when i run:
slmgr /dlv

It shows that my product key ends in 3V66T.

learn.microsoft.com

how to reactivate windows after motherboard bios update - Microsoft Q&A

Windows 11 deactivated after I updated my motherboard bios. I have been unable to reactivate it. Anyone to contact Microsoft support for help with this
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"Your screenshot of the slmgr command shows a generic product key. Where did the licence for windows originate?

A product key ending in 3V66T cannot be used to activate windows without a valid licence. Did the licence originate from Windows 10 or Windows 7/8 as part of the 2015 free upgrade offer?"
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They mentioned some steps to try before they found that the user in question had this generic product key.
 
RogueTr00per said:
Below seems like the issue that I am facing, my key was originally a Windows 10 Pro key. I'm now on Windows 11 due to upgrading at some point.

In command prompt when i run:
slmgr /dlv

It shows that my product key ends in 3V66T.

learn.microsoft.com

how to reactivate windows after motherboard bios update - Microsoft Q&A

Windows 11 deactivated after I updated my motherboard bios. I have been unable to reactivate it. Anyone to contact Microsoft support for help with this
learn.microsoft.com


They mentioned some steps to try before they found that the user in question had this generic product key.
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Did you attempt the troubleshooter? The 3V66T key is basically a trial or placeholder key. Your Windows 10 Pro key should already be upgraded so I don't see that being an issue. As long as you have a MS account attached to the device (Windows install), all your device keys should be stored. Have you logged into your MS account and checked which devices are registered?

The troubleshooter should prompt which devices are available. Basically you will be migrating the key. Just know that OEM keys don't like that. Since you have only upgraded (or even downgraded the BIOS), it should still ID.
 
Fulcrum29 said:
Did you attempt the troubleshooter? The 3V66T key is basically a trial or placeholder key. Your Windows 10 Pro key should already be upgraded so I don't see that being an issue. As long as you have a MS account attached to the device (Windows install), all your device keys should be stored. Have you logged into your MS account and checked which devices are registered?

The troubleshooter should prompt which devices are available. Basically you will be migrating the key. Just know that OEM keys don't like that. Since you have only upgraded (or even downgraded the BIOS), it should still ID.
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Win 11 trouble shooter reached a deadend:

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When I login to my MS account I see the below device listed twice with the same details. Can you see where the issue lies, is there meant to be a serial number?

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Fulcrum29 said:
The troubleshooter should prompt which devices are available. Basically you will be migrating the key. Just know that OEM keys don't like that. Since you have only upgraded (or even downgraded the BIOS), it should still ID.
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I tried following the below instructions to no avail.



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RogueTr00per said:
Win 11 trouble shooter reached a deadend:

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When I login to my MS account I see the below device listed twice with the same details. Can you see where the issue lies, is there meant to be a serial number?

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Strange, all my devices have "System Serial Number" as their serial number, except my workstation PC that has "Default string". I don't know whether this is causing your issue, but the troubleshoot is supposed to see all those devices. I just checked all my devices. They are all digitally connected to two different Microsoft accounts of mine. One is personal, and the other is business.

It looks like your current machine is using a different account than the one it was activated on before. I am not sure, but I have never had this issue. I do, however, have a number of devices that I can't migrate from one license to another, but that is the nature of OEM. I am as confused as you are. If I were you I would notify MS support, no matter from where the key is from. Inform them that you have updated your BIOS and as a result now have an unlicensed device and that your device can't be registered to the digital license held in your account, referencing the system type.

There is the plausibility that Microsoft has a cooldown period on certain license types due to grey market behaviour.
 
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