Windows 10: How to keep W10 while changing hardware?

Discus and support How to keep W10 while changing hardware? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi all, I would like to upgrade my pc and buy a new motherboard, cpu and ram. I use 2 x m.2 hdds in my current setup. Since I have lots of programs... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/holythor, Nov 23, 2020.

  1. How to keep W10 while changing hardware?


    Hi all,

    I would like to upgrade my pc and buy a new motherboard, cpu and ram. I use 2 x m.2 hdds in my current setup. Since I have lots of programs installed and many config files, how can I change my hardware without installing everything from scratch? Is there any way?

    Thanks

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    /u/holythor, Nov 23, 2020
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  2. Sasqui Win User

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Nov 23, 2020
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  3. Nikhar_K Win User
    Unable to activate Windows after hardware change

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Usually the error code 0xC004F213 comes when there is a hardware change done on the computer (like Motherboard or Hard drive). The Windows license is associated with the device hardware. If there is any significant hardware changes, such as replacing
    motherboard or hard drive, Windows won’t be able to recognize the license.

    I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps from the article
    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change
    and see if Windows gets activated.

    If you are using an OEM computer that came with Windows 7, and the motherboard has not been changed, then you can follow the steps to retrieve the product key that came with your OEM computer. To retrieve the product key follow the steps mentioned
    below:

    1. Type Command prompt in the search bar, that is on the taskbar.
    2. Right click on Command prompt icon and select Run as administrator.
    3. Type the command and press on Enter: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
    4. You will find the product key.

    Hope it helps.

    Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Nov 23, 2020
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  4. How to keep W10 while changing hardware?

    W10 tablet keyboard symbols

    Thank you for responding back to us with the needed information. As an initial step, we suggest running the
    Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter. This built-in tool will help you diagnose and resolve most of the known issues involving your hardware and devices. The steps are as follows:

    • Type Troubleshooting on Windows Search.
    • Click Troubleshooting.
    • Click on View All under the Control Panel Home.
    • Choose Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.
    • Run the troubleshooter.

    Let us know if you need more help.
     
    Dhavelyn Mer, Nov 23, 2020
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