Windows 10: Activation troubles after hardware chnage

Discus and support Activation troubles after hardware chnage in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; 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... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by TobiasPreston, Jan 24, 2019.

  1. 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:
      • Press I recently changed hardware on this device
      • Select the old computer in my Microsoft account
      • Says unable to reactivate windows - try again later - and links to here:
      • https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
      • I've been through it nothing is relevant or helps
    • Have been trying for 3 days now - still not activated.

    Anyone got any ideas or suggestions on what I can do?

    Thanks

    :)
     
    TobiasPreston, Jan 24, 2019
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  2. 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 16, 2019
    #2
  3. Michael Gall, Dec 16, 2019
    #3
  4. Activation troubles after hardware chnage

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    We suggest that you run the Hardware and Device troubleshooter. To do this, follow the steps below:

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    Monica Cam, Dec 16, 2019
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