You see “Your windows license will expire soon” error because the system is recognizing the upgraded OS as a standalone installation of Windows 10, as you get a free three months trial after installing the fresh operating system on any device. However, some complained the license key (which is embedded in the BIOS) could be rejected. Users are then prompted to go to Settings and enter the product key there. However, it does happen and can be extremely annoying to users, as the computer then starts restarting every few hours, disrupting the work on the machine and potentially losing non-saved data. However, users started complaining on forums that they are getting the “Your windows license will expire soon” error.īecause the update is free, “Your windows license will expire soon” error should not be occurring to those who ungraded using the product key of previous Windows version. A lot of people used that option and did not have any problems with their operating systems.
All users needed is the product key, and they could download the firmware for the new OS from Windows servers or Windows store.
When Windows 10 came out back in 2015, Microsoft announced that everybody who is using a licensed version of the OS could upgrade to the newest version for free. To repair damaged system, you have to purchase the licensed version of Reimage Reimage.