Windows 10: Activation invalidated after upgrading hardware

Discus and support Activation invalidated after upgrading hardware in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I recently upgraded my pc and ended up swapping in a new motherboard as well as a new processor and RAM, Same hard drives though, same case, same power... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Everett Doane, Jun 1, 2024.

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    Activation invalidated after upgrading hardware


    I recently upgraded my pc and ended up swapping in a new motherboard as well as a new processor and RAM, Same hard drives though, same case, same power supply, same everything else. Do the upgrade, start it up, windows greets me with some gibberish about a TPM and then tells me my key for windows is no longer valid. Tried the troubleshooter, error, can't fix it. I'm not logged in with any other devices so I can't reactivate that way and it's not a digital license, it was originally with a refurbished pc that was purchased around 5 years ago. Either way I just want the activation text to go awa

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    Everett Doane, Jun 1, 2024
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