Windows 10: Can't re activate windows after CPU swap.

Discus and support Can't re activate windows after CPU swap. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, I just recently updated my CPU from a Ryzen 5 3600x to a Ryzen 7 5800xt. MB asus tiff x570+ wifi. I updated the bios, put the cpu in and ran it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Timothy O'Donnell1, Jun 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM.

  1. TIMOTHY O'DONNELL1
    Timothy O'Donnell1 Win User

    Can't re activate windows after CPU swap.


    Hello, I just recently updated my CPU from a Ryzen 5 3600x to a Ryzen 7 5800xt. MB asus tiff x570+ wifi. I updated the bios, put the cpu in and ran it for a few hours and then reinstalled windows 11 as a fresh install which all went fine. However now my Windows 11 won't activate. I've tried the I've changed hardware option in activation but it didn't work. Anyone know how to actually contact someone for customer support as all the online Microsoft supports just links to each other in articles and won't fix my issue. I don't know if it's relevant but I got the free update from Windows 10 to 1

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    Timothy O'Donnell1, Jun 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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  2. TJ HECKARD
    TJ Heckard Win User

    Swapped Mobo and CPU due to failure

    Swapped Mobo and CPU due to failure, now i cant get my windows to activate. the trouble shooter is no help.
     
    TJ Heckard, Jun 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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  3. WILLSHARP
    WillSharp Win User
    Can´t reactivate windows 10 after hardware swap

    Hello, I just today swapped out my motherboard and cpu and needed to reactivate my windows 10 license. I don´t have a key for windows 10 since it came from the upgrade from window 7. I do however have my windows 7 key still at hand.
     
    WillSharp, Jun 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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  4. JAYP146
    JaYp146 Win User

    Can't re activate windows after CPU swap.

    [FS][US] CPU, NForce4 skt 754 motherboard (with PCI-express slot, rare!), DDR RAM

    bump, CPU's stepping is now listed.
     
    JaYp146, Jun 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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