Windows 10: Can't reactivate windows 11 after hardware changes even with a linked Microsoft account

Discus and support Can't reactivate windows 11 after hardware changes even with a linked Microsoft account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have tried booting windows with my old mobo and it was still activated, my account is linked and I have pictures of it. Now Im just not sure as to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TimothyNgo, Mar 9, 2025.

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    Can't reactivate windows 11 after hardware changes even with a linked Microsoft account


    I have tried booting windows with my old mobo and it was still activated, my account is linked and I have pictures of it. Now Im just not sure as to how I'm going to reactivate my windows with the new mobo, cpu, and gpu, I tried running through the troubleshooter and pressing I changed hardware recently but it says that I cant connect to the servers and to try again later..I got a digital license for windows 11 by using the free upgrade from w10. Any help would be appreciated since it's really expensive to buy another windows key here in my country around 1 months work for the average person.

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    TimothyNgo, Mar 9, 2025
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