Windows 10: ACTIVATING WIN 10 AFTER MOTHERBOARD CHANGE

Discus and support ACTIVATING WIN 10 AFTER MOTHERBOARD CHANGE in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Had to change out my motherboard and CPU and now trying to activate Win 10 but not able to do so !!! Have a 'Digital Licence' received after upgrading... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by RAJEEV_MADAN, May 19, 2019.

  1. RAJEEV_MADAN
    RAJEEV_MADAN Win User

    ACTIVATING WIN 10 AFTER MOTHERBOARD CHANGE


    Had to change out my motherboard and CPU and now trying to activate Win 10 but not able to do so !!!
    Have a 'Digital Licence' received after upgrading Win 7 to Win 10 during the free offer.

    Have tried the troubleshooter - this just goes in circles and tells me to try later - have tried at least 6 times 'later'.

    This is very frustrating as it is interrupting my use of the PC and should not have been an issue at all.

    Any advise is most welcome.


    Thankyou.

    :)
     
    RAJEEV_MADAN, May 19, 2019
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  2. LIAM RYAN
    Liam Ryan Win User

    win 10 pro will not activate after motherboard change

    win 10 pro will not activate after motherboard change, I had it linked to my microsoft account before the change, it has a digital licence as it was an upgrade from 8.1
     
    Liam Ryan, May 19, 2019
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  3. LIBERTHERME
    Libertherme Win User
    Activate Windows 10 after motherboard change

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I built the PC myself and it is\was a retail Windows 8 Pro license upgraded to 10.

    The guide listed that I should be able to transfer the license, and following the steps given when selecting "I recently changed hardware" in the activation process it does not list my previous device to select from.

    My Microsoft account is logged in on both my old and new motherboard, and my old motherboard is unable to boot at all to deactivate or retrieve any keys.

    If my license is indeed available for transfer, how can I proceed from here?

    Thanks.
     
    Libertherme, May 19, 2019
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  4. JANEANE CRU
    Janeane Cru Win User

    ACTIVATING WIN 10 AFTER MOTHERBOARD CHANGE

    win 10 motherboard change, reactivating windows

    Hi Famie,

    If you are planning to change your motherboard, you will still be able to activate your Windows 10. In Windows 10 version 1607, there is a feature that you can link your Microsoft account to Windows 10 digital license on your device.
    This can help you reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter if you make a significant hardware change later, such as replacing the motherboard.

    That being said, we suggest that you follow the steps given on this article
    to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

    If you think this was useful, do not hesitate to "mark it as an answer" to help those are facing the same problem.
     
    Janeane Cru, May 19, 2019
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