Windows 10: Can't Reactivate Windows 10 After Hardware Malfunction

Discus and support Can't Reactivate Windows 10 After Hardware Malfunction in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello. I purchased a new desktop PC in December. The motherboard and power supply have both already stopped working on me and I had to replace them,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Brewz77, May 20, 2019.

  1. Brewz77 Win User

    Can't Reactivate Windows 10 After Hardware Malfunction


    Hello.
    I purchased a new desktop PC in December. The motherboard and power supply have both already stopped working on me and I had to replace them, through no help of the manufacturer. I tried reactivating the Windows 10 that was tied to it and my account, but have had no success. All I get is "We can't reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later."Does anyone have a remedy for this? I really cant afford to purchase a new windows licence as well, this is just getting absurd...
    I have tried to find a live agent help system but Microsoft doesn't seem to have one and I am unable to call the support line.

    :)
     
    Brewz77, May 20, 2019
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  2. Rose Cal Win User

    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.
     
    Rose Cal, May 20, 2019
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  3. RyoTakagi Win User
    Upgraded Hardware And Cannot Reactivate Windows 10

    Hello, you are able to reactivate your Windows 10 with an old activation key. To do this, follow the following article step by step.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/...

    Hope this helps, and let me know if you have further questions! Can't Reactivate Windows 10 After Hardware Malfunction :)
     
    RyoTakagi, May 20, 2019
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Can't Reactivate Windows 10 After Hardware Malfunction

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, May 20, 2019
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