Windows 10: Cannot Reactivate Windows after Hardware Change

Ive recently changed out my motherboard and CPU and cannot reactivate my bought Windows 10 key.


All the sources I have point toward using the Troubleshoot option in the Activation tab in Settings. When I do that I get an option for "I changed hardware on this device recently", which I what I want. I select the device and hit Activate, but it just spits out an "Unable to activate Windows" message and tells me to try again later.


I even tried calling the support line which is OUT OF SERVICE.


Am I really just supposed to keep trying this later until it works? Or am I being forced to buy Windows again?

I have my key and proof of purchase. Why is this an issue?

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Windows 10 reactivation on hardware changes

Hi Florea,

It is possible that Windows won't be able to identify your computer correctly that is why the operating system is not activated. To address your issue, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
article on how to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

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