Windows 10 Windows asking for license renewal after Fall Creators update

RUDY03

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Hello everybody,
I got the Fall Creators update barely a week ago, and ever since then, every time I get into Windows, I have a message saying, "Your Windows license will expire soon". It also has a button that takes me to settings.
It also randomly pops up when I'm working or gaming. Its extremely annoying.
Any solutions please?
I tried looking for some solutions myself, but could only find about a couple people facing the same problem after they got the update.

All help will be greatly appreciated.
 
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Hi Rudy,
looking at what you posted it looks like your copy of windows is a volume license KMS client which requires reactivation every 180 days (although yours is set to reactivate every two hours or 120mins). These are usually used by big organisations, may I ask where you got your copy of windows 10 Pro from?

If the os came with the machine then you need to contact the retailer and get it changed.

You could also try chatting to Microsoft about your issue and you may find that they issue you with a new key but that isn't for certain. This article will help:
Activate Your Windows 10 License via Microsoft Chat Support
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India and China and others besides tend to deal in illegal copies of Windows. In future Rudy if you want to keep things legitimate, if you have someone build a computer, buy a copy of Windows online from a reputable source. The builder can install Windows without activating it and you can add the key later.
 
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Was just wondering about that as the slmgr really shouldn't be showing or using KMS. I'm guessing it's pirated and using the kms proxy hack.
 
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So I realized that the copy of Windows I was given was really, just a pirated one they gave to whoever came to the assembly guys next to the hardware store. Hence, I have made a purchase of a genuine Windows 10 from Microsoft, and am satisfied.
Thank you so much gents, for your valued attention.
 
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Neemobeer said:
I'd consider this thread closed. A consumer grade pro license will say RETAIL CHANNEL. in the description field. This is not a genuine copy of Windows.
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So I realized that the copy of Windows I was given was really, just a pirated one they gave to whoever came to the assembly guys next to the hardware store. Hence, I have made a purchase of a genuine Windows 10 from Microsoft, and am satisfied.
Thank you so much gents, for your valued attention.
 
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Thanks for the update Rudy. We never actually close threads just in case they are needed again. Hope all goes well with the new install and please pop back if any issues arise.
 
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