Windows 10: Can't reactivate Windows 11 after changing SSD

I recently bought a new SSD to put my system on, so I installed Windows 11 using installation media, and now it says I need to activate Windows, but I have tried everything and nothing works.I have gone under Settings -> System -> Activation -> Troubleshoot -> I recently changed hardware on this device -> ... and here it tells me to select my current device, but my current device is not on it. I see my laptop and the previous name of my computer, not the new one after I changed SSD's. When I go the Microsoft Account website, I can see all three devices: my laptop, the previous n

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Can't reactivate windows after a hardware change

Hi,

I didn't specifically follow the steps to prepare my device for a hardware change, I was unaware.

My account does appear to be linked as I see this account that I purchased windows 11 on listed as the administrator.

I have followed the steps for after the hardware change, and with the troubleshooter I get the message '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'.

Again I didn't follow the steps to link the digital license to my account, at least to my knowledge.

 

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.

 

Can't reactivate windows after a hardware change

Ok great, could I check you have followed the steps in this article under the heading, ‘Reactivate Windows 11 after a hardware change’

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/rea...