Hey folks, I'm reaching out for some assistance with my PC. Even though I work in IT support, I'm stumped on this one. I got this powerful PC from a friend a few years back. Recently, I ran into issues trying to access the Microsoft Store. My friend mentioned that his brother used a "special" Windows license for it, but I'm not entirely clear on what that means. When I asked if it was pirated, he assured me that it wasn't.
However, now I want to use the Microsoft Store, and every time I try, I get an error message saying the store won't load because Windows updates aren't running. I discovered that the Windows Update Service is disabled, and when I tried to enable it, I kept getting "Access Denied - Error 5" for anything I attempted, whether it was through the Windows Registry, PowerShell, or Command Prompt, all with admin rights. My account is supposed to have admin access, yet I can't seem to do anything. Could this indicate that the Windows version is pirated? Just to note, I'm running Microsoft Windows 11 Home, Version 10.0.22621, Build 22621.
3 Answers
It sounds like your Windows might be a pirated or modified version. Sometimes people use "debloated" versions that restrict certain functionalities. My recommendation would be to do a clean reinstall with a legit Windows license to restore full functionality.
Why not give Linux a shot? It could be a fun way to breathe new life into your powerful PC without dealing with Windows restrictions.
If your friend mentioned a 'special' license, that’s a red flag. Usually, that’s code for a pirated version. If you can, get a legitimate copy of Windows, and that should solve your problems.
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