Windows 10: Changed motherboard and now windows isnt activated

Discus and support Changed motherboard and now windows isnt activated in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, I just recently changed my motherboard and cpu out for an upgrade and now windows is not activated, and I don't have my old motherboard anymore. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Jakevandee, Aug 6, 2018.

  1. Changed motherboard and now windows isnt activated


    Hi, I just recently changed my motherboard and cpu out for an upgrade and now windows is not activated, and I don't have my old motherboard anymore. I also tried transferring the key but it is not working

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    Jakevandee, Aug 6, 2018
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  2. Juzar_Ali Win User

    Windows 10 License (after motherboard change)

    Hi Harsh,

    Please be informed that your copy of Windows 10 should get activated automatically after changing the motherboard (once you enter the linked Microsoft Account details). But if you face any issues,
    I suggest you to go through Phone activation to activate your Windows 10 copy.



    To run Phone activation please follow the steps below:


    • Press Windows + R key.

    • Type slui 4 and hit enter.

    • Select the Country or
      Region.

    • Follow the on screen instructions.

    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have any further related query.



    Thank you.
     
    Juzar_Ali, Aug 6, 2018
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  3. windows activation after motherboard changed.

    Hi Raed,

    To reactivate your Windows 10 after changing your motherboard, we suggest that you check this
    article, and follow the Activation troubleshooter steps/instructions to resolve it.

    Another possible resolution, you may refer to this thread, and look for
    Andre Da Costa's post.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

    If you think this was useful, feel free to "mark it as an answer" to help those who are facing the same problem.
     
    Michael Gall, Aug 6, 2018
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  4. Changed motherboard and now windows isnt activated

    Windows 10 and upgrading motherboard

    Hi,



    Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.



    The only hardware changes that can negatively impact activation status once you upgrade to free version are the changes to the:

    • CPU
    • TPM
    • Motherboard replacement
    The following changes are examples of hardware changes that will NOT impact the activation status:

    • HDD/SSD
    • Video card
    • Adding extra memory
    Let us follow the steps suggested by Andre Da Costa (replied
    on July 26, 2015) in the following thread:



    Will Upgrading Motherboard After Upgrading To Windows 10 Make Me Lose My Windows License?

    Will Upgrading Motherboard After Upgrading To Windows 10 Make Me Lose My Windows License?



    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows, we are glad to assist you.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Aug 6, 2018
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