Windows 10: Activating Windows on a device with new hardware?

Discus and support Activating Windows on a device with new hardware? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,I have recently built a new PC and I am attempting to transfer my retail key of Windows 10 Home to the new PC from my old PC. The old PC had been... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ethan Wst, Dec 12, 2023.

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    Activating Windows on a device with new hardware?


    Hello,I have recently built a new PC and I am attempting to transfer my retail key of Windows 10 Home to the new PC from my old PC. The old PC had been freely updated to Windows 11 Home and the key was connected through my Microsoft account, but when I attempt to run the troubleshooter through the "I changed hardware on this device recently" option it says that it cannot find any devices that could be used for reactivating. I also found the product key on my old PC and attempted to enter it on my new PC manually, but that resulted in an error code of 0x803FA067. However when I run the command

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    Ethan Wst, Dec 12, 2023
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  2. 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, Dec 13, 2023
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    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Dec 13, 2023
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  4. Activating Windows on a device with 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, Dec 13, 2023
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