Windows 10: hardware changed, windows not registered

Discus and support hardware changed, windows not registered in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; hi, after i changed my MBO and processor i cant register my win 10.its digital licence.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by jankosKT, Aug 21, 2021.

  1. jankosKT Win User

    hardware changed, windows not registered


    hi, after i changed my MBO and processor i cant register my win 10.its digital licence.

    :)
     
    jankosKT, Aug 21, 2021
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  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    Unable to activate Windows after hardware change

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Usually the error code 0xC004F213 comes when there is a hardware change done on the computer (like Motherboard or Hard drive). The Windows license is associated with the device hardware. If there is any significant hardware changes, such as replacing
    motherboard or hard drive, Windows won’t be able to recognize the license.

    I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps from the article
    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change
    and see if Windows gets activated.

    If you are using an OEM computer that came with Windows 7, and the motherboard has not been changed, then you can follow the steps to retrieve the product key that came with your OEM computer. To retrieve the product key follow the steps mentioned
    below:

    1. Type Command prompt in the search bar, that is on the taskbar.
    2. Right click on Command prompt icon and select Run as administrator.
    3. Type the command and press on Enter: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
    4. You will find the product key.

    Hope it helps.

    Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Aug 21, 2021
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  3. The Register makes a solid list of reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista

    Hardcore Windows XP fans will claim that Vista is currently buggy and bloated. Hardcore Mac OS X fans will claim that at least half of Vista is inspired by Mac OS X. Hardcore Linux fans laugh at all of this, and simply install the free Beryl user interface on the latest free distro of Ubuntu (or some other *nix distro). However, The Register has found some compelling reasons to move from whatever you're using to Windows Vista. The following is a shortened list, please click the source link for the full version of the list.
    • UAC- It really makes the OS more secure, and despite how annoyed you may get with it, you have to admit it's a step in the right direction.
    • Windows Aero- It's pretty and easy. Enough said.
    • It comes with better bundled software- All the programs that come pre-loaded with Windows are either old favorites, or very new programs with great features.
    • Vista Live = Xbox Live for the PC. Really.
    • Halo 2- What Halo fans have been waiting for over the years is finally coming to the PC. And it looks better than most of us imagined.
    • DirectX10 API- All new games/ graphics cards will eventually be exclusively for DX10 and Vista, so we better get used to it.
    • Windows Vista search functions- Windows indexing the everything really helps when you misplace something.
    • Windows Firewall- It's pretty good this time around, if you need a firewall.
    • Lots of pretty hardware/laptops are coming out that are designed just for Vista.
    • Microsoft is pushing for a complete move to Windows Vista, hence, they'll drop support for everything older just like they did for Windows 9x and ME.
    Source: Reg Hardware
     
    zekrahminator, Aug 21, 2021
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  4. Sasqui Win User

    hardware changed, windows not registered

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Aug 21, 2021
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