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Solved: You Need to Activate Windows Before You Can Personalize Your PC
Unlock your personalization settings with a reset
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Published onAugust 5, 2024
published onAugust 5, 2024
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If you get theyou need to activate Windowsbefore you can personalizeyour PCmessage, you cannot customize your PC to your preferences.
Activating Windows may not be a top priority for some users but active users can attest to the fact that to unlock and enjoy the complete suite of features that Windows 11 has to offer, you have to activate your copy of Windows.
This message could be due to an expired or ingenuine copy of the Windows license, a change in hardware or a host ofother activation errors.
How do I remove theyou need to activate Windows before you can personalize your PCmessage?
1. Run the Activation troubleshooter
2. Reactivate Windows
3. Reset the license files
For most Windows licenses, Microsoft puts a cap on the number of devices that can use the activation code.
If you’ve recently changed your hardware and your old device is still listed on your Microsoft account, this may be the reason why your license is not recognized and you can’t personalize your PC.
If none of the above solutions works and you’re sure your copy of Windows is genuine, contactMicrosoft supportfor further assistance. In the meantime, feel free to exploreother customization optionswith more advanced features.
Should you run into problems with your activation and can’t purchase another one, try your luck bygenerating activation keys with AI. You might just land a free one.
That’s all we had but do let us know if you’ve been able to bypass this error. Drop us a line below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
