Windows 10: Changed motherboard, now i cant activate

Discus and support Changed motherboard, now i cant activate in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello and thanks for any help I changed my motherboard the day before yesterday and I didn't know I should have taken measures beforehand. The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by SpyrosMpotonakis, Feb 4, 2019.

  1. Changed motherboard, now i cant activate


    Hello and thanks for any help


    I changed my motherboard the day before yesterday and I didn't know I should have taken measures beforehand. The problem is that I don't remember my account. I tried my regular mail but the code was wrong. But then my wife's mail popped up as a security backup but even though im certain of the backup mail, no code arrived on the latter. I do have the activation key but I don't know what to do.

    :)
     
    SpyrosMpotonakis, Feb 4, 2019
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  2. Activate Windows 10 after motherboard change

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I built the PC myself and it is\was a retail Windows 8 Pro license upgraded to 10.

    The guide listed that I should be able to transfer the license, and following the steps given when selecting "I recently changed hardware" in the activation process it does not list my previous device to select from.

    My Microsoft account is logged in on both my old and new motherboard, and my old motherboard is unable to boot at all to deactivate or retrieve any keys.

    If my license is indeed available for transfer, how can I proceed from here?

    Thanks.
     
    Libertherme, Feb 4, 2019
    #2
  3. 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, Feb 4, 2019
    #3
  4. Changed motherboard, now i cant activate

    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, Feb 4, 2019
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