That's right, buddy, that's finally what i did. From a backup with just the OS without any software installed, everything finally worked perfectly. After guessing, more than likely it was all caused by blocking Windows Defender and installing an Antivirus while perhaps not fully compatible with the Windows security suite. Finally I chose not to block or disable anything related to the Windows suite and to install an Antivirus fully compatible with Defender, once installed, it automatically disabled Defender. And the same with the firewall. Everything now works as it should.
Hopefully this is the correct forum, if not I apologize. I installed and activated LTSC with a license key (no hacks) about a year ago. This was on a system I rarely use. I turned it on over the weekend and Windows will not boot, get BSOD right away. Tried repairing, etc, no luck. So I reinstalled LTSC but now it will not activate. Any ideas? Thank you.
Considering most keys are stolen or generated (MAK), it's not a surprise it doesn't work anymore. ps, KMS is not a hack.
Thanks for the replies. I am not familiar with KMS but I will look into it. I just bought a couple keys from someone on another forum and they activated so I assumed they were legit.
I don't think a bogus license key would give a BSOD. I've been running three versions of LTSC for over a year on keys I bought on ebay and they are still working today.
Interesting how the key continued to work until it deactivated from a BSOD. You'd think it would have deactivated after a Windows update. BTW, I wonder if the OP reinstalled the same LTSC Build. The key will only work with a specific build (usually supplied by the seller).
Hi, can anyone tell me how to add media feature pack to Windows 10 LTSC N (2019) install? Is it actually necessary? Without it, will all media play without any problem with MPC-HC and Musicbee?
I know it had nothing to do with the BSOD. I stated that prior. I'm still curious how long it would have worked if his PC hadn't crashed. (Would also like to hear from OP about installing the same build)
Keys for LTSB/C, obtained from the internet, mostly originate from ftp scanners, stolen or leaked from companies or are generated. No private person has the correct conditions to use any of those keys on a legal base. Just don't waste money on these questionable keys and use a free KMS solution like KMS_VL_ALL.
Keys' state is usually only checked upon (re-)activation. So, without any deactivation (probably license/token store corruption due to the BSOD), that machine would still be activated.
I was under the impression that they were on a 180 day timer (unless that time period is manipulated locally ofc) for checking back in with the activation server? Had the BSOD machine continued without failure then deactivation would've occurred the next time the scheduled 'check-in' was due as either the server has been taken down or the keys on that server blacklisted. If I'm wrong then please correct me so I don't continue to spout garbage!