Windows 10: Error while activating Windows 11 after HW change

Discus and support Error while activating Windows 11 after HW change in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I upgraded my PC from B550A, 5800x3D, DDR4 to X870, 9800x3D, DDR5. I know that after motherboard change, I need to reactivate Windows, so I bought key,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jakub Sláma, Feb 25, 2025.

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    Error while activating Windows 11 after HW change


    I upgraded my PC from B550A, 5800x3D, DDR4 to X870, 9800x3D, DDR5. I know that after motherboard change, I need to reactivate Windows, so I bought key, activated it and it threw an error 0xc0ea000a. Then I clicked the troubleshoot button which said I changed hardware, what a surprise. I clicked the text on the bottom where it says "I changed hardware recently" I don't know what it says specifically because I have Windows in czech language. Window popped up where I need to select current rig, well the actual one is not on the list ... Funny thing is, it always reminds me of the previously men

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