Trouble Activating Windows 11 and NVMe Drive Issues
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PixelPanda983
Hey folks, I've run into a couple of issues while trying to update to Windows 11 (version 24H2). First, I'm receiving a pop-up saying my Western Digital NVMe disk isn't ready for Windows 11, and I can only close the message. Secondly, there's an 'Activate Windows' notification in the corner, but I already have Windows installed. This issue just popped up out of the blue last week. Is there a better place I can post this with the option to include pictures?
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It sounds like you might need to update the firmware on your NVMe drive to get it ready for the Windows 11 update. Also, for activating Windows, you can find that under Settings > System > Activation. If you have a product key, you can enter it there. If your PC came with Windows pre-installed, this should work for you. If you want to share images, consider using imgur and linking them here, although it might not be necessary since the information you provided is pretty clear.
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Just a heads up, be careful when changing any BIOS settings or disk setups since it might lead to data loss. Always ensure you have a recent backup. Also, if you're running into trouble with the activation message, the troubleshooting options usually don't help much, but check in the activation settings to see if anything stands out. Good luck!
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