Windows 10: Activate Windows on new hardware

Discus and support Activate Windows on new hardware in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,I've recently changed my CPU, MOBO and RAM, and now I get an annoying message on my screen stating I need to Activate Windows again.It says that if... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Asaf Rokni, Jun 30, 2024.

  1. ASAF ROKNI
    Asaf Rokni Win User

    Activate Windows on new hardware


    Hi,I've recently changed my CPU, MOBO and RAM, and now I get an annoying message on my screen stating I need to Activate Windows again.It says that if I changed HW I need to log in as an admin and then press the troubleshoot, but it doesn't do anything, just says "Windows reported that the hardware of your device has changed".How can I fix this?Thanks

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    Asaf Rokni, Jun 30, 2024
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  2. ORANGETURTLE197
    orangeturtle197 Win User

    Activation on new hardware

    In the activation troubleshooter, when it detects no problems or gets to the end screen, click "I changed hardware on my PC recently", and select the license that corresponds to your PC. You might need to restart your PC.
     
    orangeturtle197, Jun 30, 2024
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  3. JáKKU
    Jákku Win User
    Activation on new hardware

    I had already completed the troubleshooting steps you have suggested and the process simply ends up with 'Unable to activate windows'. Error message persists.
     
    Jákku, Jun 30, 2024
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  4. TOBIASPRESTON
    TobiasPreston Win User

    Activate Windows on new hardware

    Activation troubles after hardware chnage

    Here's what happened:

    • Linked my Windows 10 Pro Licence to my Microsoft account.
    • Switched out to a new motherboard, new install linked to my Microsoft account.
    • Activation has failed, (Error Code: 0xC004C003) when I try to troubleshoot:
    • Have been trying for 3 days now - still not activated.
    Anyone got any ideas or suggestions on what I can do?

    Thanks
     
    TobiasPreston, Jun 30, 2024
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