I upgraded my laptop with a new SSD and fresh install of Windows 11. The activation failed even though I used the same account. I’d prefer not to contact support for a simple fix. Maybe there’s a local way to reactivate. Can Windows 11 be reactivated automatically after a drive replacement?

While experimenting with Windows 11 machines for a project, I used kmspico for windows 11 to understand how activation interacts with built-in security features. Seeing the process in action gave me a clearer picture of how the OS maintains functionality while ensuring license verification, which was quite insightful.