Windows 10: Cant activate windows after Pc SSD wipe

So when I built my pc I use a USB drive that had windows on it from my old laptop and when I used it, it activated windows and installed it. Everything was going fine then one day I decided to wipe my SSD which had my windows on it I used the same USB drive But it didn't activate windows. I was also told if I logged into my Microsoft account that was used on my old laptop that had activated windows my windows would be activated on my pc. I logged into my Microsoft account used on that laptop and nothing happened. Now I'm stuck without an activated windows account and I don't want to have to rebuy windows. anyone got any solutions or anything I can try , anything would help thanks :

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Cant activate windows 10 after wipe, key is from windows 8.1 that i upgraded from

Hi Ryan,

To assist you better, we would like to confirm if Windows 10 is activated before you wiped your computer.

Meanwhile, we suggest that you run the Activation troubleshooter. To do this, follow these steps:

• Go to Settings.
  
• Select Update & security.
  
• On the left pane, choose Activation.
  
• Click Troubleshoot.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.

 

URGENT: How to WIPE HDDs before Selling my PC

I have 2x 500gb HDDs in RAID 0 and 1x SSD with windows 7 installed on it.

Is there a way to completly WIPE my hard drives WITHIN windows (since windows is not on my HDDs but on my SSD?

What about my SSD?
It's only got Windows 7 on it with NO personal data. Can I just sell my PC and keep my SSD as is ?
Or should I wipe it as well?

Any EASY way to do this as I'm not an expert on Formatting and Wiping drives

 

PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??