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Vectorized · 11 Aug 2017

Hi, I'm having a bit of trouble with activation of windows. It was working fine but suddenly, I don't know why, I used KMS tool to activate windows 10 version 1604 anniversary update. I immediately decided to uninstall it and clean install the Creators update without using KMS tool. I wanted to use it without activation but I see that it's showing activated even though I didn't use KMS tool on the new installation of Creators update. How do I fix this issue?

Tony K · 11 Aug 2017

Hi there, Vectorized. Welcome to Windows TenForums.

Sorry, but your statement and question is confusing. What exactly is the problem if it activated?

NavyLCDR · 12 Aug 2017

I think the key might be this:

Vectorized said:

Hi, I'm having a bit of trouble with activation of windows. It was working fine but suddenly, I don't know why, I used KMS tool to activate windows 10 version 1604 anniversary update.

It seems like @Vectorized somehow installed KMSPico "by accident". If the original Windows 10 had a legitimate activation, the digital license for it is stored on Microsoft Activation servers and will be retrieved automatically by Windows when it is connected to the internet, assuming a legitimate product key is being used. What are the results of:
slmgr /dlv?

Superfly · 12 Aug 2017

Vectorized said:

Hi, I'm having a bit of trouble with activation of windows. It was working fine but suddenly, I don't know why, I used KMS tool to activate windows 10 version 1604 anniversary update. I immediately decided to uninstall it and clean install the Creators update without using KMS tool. I wanted to use it without activation but I see that it's showing activated even though I didn't use KMS tool on the new installation of Creators update. How do I fix this issue?

Sometimes it will show as activated but in a grace period.. See Activation troubleshooting, and post a report - lets see if the exploit gave you a DL...