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This has never happened to me even after replacing every component of my computer over the years (other than the PSU). I imagine signing in (and setting up the
by judge2020 3y ago
This has never happened to me even after replacing every component of my computer over the years (other than the PSU). I imagine signing in (and setting up the computer) with a microsoft account is what makes it stronger.
- deaddodo 3y agoThis only happens if you are using an upgraded Win7/8 key and only on the newest updates of Win10/11. If you're using a Win 10 upgrade or Win11 fresh key, it's expected you wouldn't encounter it.
- agsnu 3y agoIt happened to me on a brand new PC (MSI Z790 motherboard) when I updated the BIOS, with a brand new Windows 11 license purchased from the MS store. It looked like the BIOS update was clearing fTPM keys or something. I ended up hitting my activation limit and had to call in and spend 1.5 hours speaking to various levels of escalation, uploading various invoices as proof of purchase, and then eventually they issued me an alternative product key which has worked ever since.
- mavhc 3y agoFaster just to crack it
- saint_fiasco 3y agoMaybe it doesn't deactivate it you change the components one at a time over a long period, Ship of Theseus style
- cortesoft 3y agoI think it depends on what windows license you have... OEM or one you bought yourself.