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Some Windows 10 Pro Users Say Their PCs Are No Longer Activated And Are Been Prompted To Downgrade To Windows 10 Home (betanews.com)

Posted by msmash on from the you're-not-alone dept.

If you're having trouble activating your Windows 10 Pro computer today, you're not alone. Forums and social media networks are getting flooded with complaints from users who say their machines have automatically become deactivated. Users say they are having trouble connecting with Microsoft's activation servers, with some saying they are being prompted to downgrade to Windows 10 Home. According to Microsoft Answers, the company is working to resolve the issue. Only users who had upgraded their computers to Windows 10 by using product keys of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 appear to be impacted.

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  1. Brand New PC with Pro Installed by slomike1 · · Score: 4, Informative

    I am having that same problem on a new PC which came with Windows 10 Pro installed. Just opened the box last night. -Mike

  2. Re:lol why do you people put up with this shit by sjames · · Score: 4, Informative

    Get out of the MS mindframe. In Linux, if you don't like the UI, choose another one.

    Agreed about Gnome 3, that's why I don't use it.

  3. Re:lol why do you people put up with this shit by houstonbofh · · Score: 4, Informative

    Play several thousand Steam games.
    Actually be productive.
    Reboot when YOU want...