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Windows Activation Notice Keeps Popping Up: 5 Ways to Fix it

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many Windows users have expressed discontent with the pesky Windows Activation notice that keeps popping up on their computer screens. If you face the same issue, this guide is for you.

Windows Activationis an anti-piracy feature by Microsoft that checks to see if your copy of Windows is legitimate. However, the tech giant has become less strict about this policy. So, even if your PC fails the activation process, Windows will continue to work normally until you solve the issue.

Why does the Windows Activation notice keep popping up?

Why does the Windows Activation notice keep popping up?

In some cases,Microsoft will keep asking for activationeven though your version of the OS is already activated.

Below we have compiled five different methods to help you get rid of the Windows Activation notice that keeps popping up on your computer screen. So, let us get started.

What can I do if the Windows Activation notice keeps popping up?

What can I do if the Windows Activation notice keeps popping up?

This guide will cover five of the most common practical solutions to the Windows Activation notice that keeps popping up. But please verify the following before moving forward:

1. Remove background images via Control Panel

2. Execute a script through Windows Powershell

3. Activate Windows

4. Disable Windows Tips

5. Edit Registry Key

You can get rid of the Activate Windows notice by simply changing the Registry. However, if none of the solutions work for you, try contacting theMicrosoft customer supportteam to resolve your issue.

We hope one of these methods finally works for you to eliminate that irritating Windows activation notice. Alternatively, you can also go through our guide onWindows 10/11 Pro activation error 0xc004f014.

If you have questions or need clarification on anything, please reach out to us in the comments section below. We’ll be happy to help.

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Loredana Harsana

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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.

Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.

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