Sometimes, the registry incorrectly flags the system as requiring an activation that it can't complete. Press , type regedit , and hit Enter .
10–30 minutes for most IT support personnel. Sometimes, the registry incorrectly flags the system as
If the Software Protection service is hung or failed, Windows cannot check your license status. Press Win + R , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Locate . Sometimes, the registry incorrectly flags the system as
: If the system BIOS clock does not match real-world time, the secure handshake with Microsoft's activation servers will fail. Sometimes, the registry incorrectly flags the system as