Windows 10: Can't activate windows 10 after new hard drive install.

Discus and support Can't activate windows 10 after new hard drive install. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Please assist. Per Microsoft guidance deleted old "computer" from MS account and then installed windows 10 on new HD - now can't activate through MS... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JimLynch7, Jul 10, 2021.

  1. JimLynch7 Win User

    Can't activate windows 10 after new hard drive install.


    Please assist. Per Microsoft guidance deleted old "computer" from MS account and then installed windows 10 on new HD - now can't activate through MS acct sign in. Says the key is invalid...can't find...Big Red Ltrs! Also tried using my old Win7 Key - nope. I have been a Windows Insider for years. Very frustrating - trying to get this updated to ensure system isn't vulnerable to attack :

    :)
     
    JimLynch7, Jul 10, 2021
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  2. Install Windows 10 on new hard drive.

    Hi Arzlo,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.

    Please be informed that you cannot install the activated Windows 10 on to the new hard disk.

    If you are replacing the hard disk then you may get Windows 10 activation errors.

    If you are purchasing a new hard disk then, you may have to install genuine Windows 7 (SP1)/8.1 to upgrade to Windows 10 to get Windows 10 activated.

    I suggest you to run check disk on the hard drive to see if there are any corruptions.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Windows key + X, click Command Prompt (Admin).
    • Command Prompt, type the following command, and then press
      ENTER
      :
    chkdsk /f

    Disclaimer: While performing check disk on the hard drive, if any bad sectors are found then check disk will try to repair that sector. Any data available on a bad sector might be lost.

    Once Check Disk completes, boot the computer and then check.

    Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on Windows 10 Q&A.

    Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Jul 10, 2021
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  3. little cat, Jul 10, 2021
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  4. Can't activate windows 10 after new hard drive install.

    Problems installing new hard drive

    Hello,

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.


    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jul 10, 2021
    #4
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