Windows 10: Cannot re-activate windows 10 after transferring SSD to an identical laptop.

Hi,

I have been running retail Windows 10 Pro (version 1809) pre-installed on a second hand DELL Latitude 6440 laptop bought from my previous employer.

Windows was activated and linked to my online MS account.

The other day the laptop died on me and having an identical DELL model lying around I just moved the SSD to the other machine.

The OS booted normally and everything seems to work, except activation.

I have tried:

• Activation troubleshooter --> changed hardware on this device.
  Response: "We can’t find any devices linked to your Microsoft account that can be used for reactivating the device you’re using right now. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Microsoft account you linked to the Windows 10 digital license on this device or try again later."
• Change product key.
  Response: "The product key you entered didn't work (0x80041023)"
• I ran lsmgr /ato and I get error 0xC004C003 product key is blocked.

I can see the device at https://account.microsoft.com/devices/.

I have followed every possible guide that I could find in order to re-activate windows.


Please advise


Kind regards

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TIA,

Eric

 

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