Windows 10: How can i reactivate my windows license

Discus and support How can i reactivate my windows license in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I changed my hard drive to a new one now I cannot activate my Windows. Error code: 0xC004C003. I have a valid key but it seems I cannot use it to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Cristian Mihai Pop, May 5, 2020.

  1. How can i reactivate my windows license


    I changed my hard drive to a new one now I cannot activate my Windows. Error code: 0xC004C003. I have a valid key but it seems I cannot use it to activate it on the new hard drive. I formatted the old hard drive so I can use it on the new one.


    What can I do?

    Help

    :)
     
    Cristian Mihai Pop, May 5, 2020
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  2. Digital license won't reactivate on new hardware (motherboard, cpu ram)

    Hello,

    I have a digital license of Windows 10 that is linked to my Windows account. I've just replaced my motherboard, cpu and ram and whenever I attempt to reactivate my license the activation troubleshoot says "Unable to activate Windows, We can't reactivate Windows
    on this device, Try again later.

    Prior to changing my hardware I double checked my digital license, The activation said "Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account"

    If I run 'winver' It also lists the produced is licensed to my Microsoft account.

    According to this article below, All I should have to do is goto the activation troubleshooter and everything should work.

    Article Link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change

    What are my next steps?

    Thanks.
     
    JonathanTC92, May 5, 2020
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  3. Boyfriend Win User
    Does Windows 7 require reactivation if...

    He is using AMD already. He wants downgrading to AM3. Don't know why??

    If you change HDD + RAM simultaneously, Windows 7 needs to be reactivated. Only HDD cloning shouldn't require reactivation. As you are changing mobo + HDD (prehaps RAM upgrade too), you will surely require reactivation. If you have genuine license, you should reinstall OS (you might use Windows Easy Transfer). If you don't want to reinstall, you need to uninstall HDD, interfaces/system devices, and numerous other drivers (USB, HID, Portable devices, etc.), else your OS will be unstable.
    I will highly recommend to reinstall Windows 7 and enjoy your migration.

    A simple trick might be like this to avoid reactivation:
    1. Clone your HDD first and boot into Windows
    2. Use it for at least one week
    3. Replace mobo only without any other hardware change/upgrade and boot
    4. Use it for at least one week
    5. Do any other upgrade (RAM, Graphic card etc.)

    Don't do two simultaneous downgrades/upgrades to avoid reactivation.
     
    Boyfriend, May 5, 2020
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  4. kg4icg Win User

    How can i reactivate my windows license

    Does Windows 7 require reactivation if...

    Then why does it say fs/ft i7-920 in his tag and he wants to downgrade to am3 system? to go from a am2/2+ to am3 isn't a downgrade last time I checked
     
    kg4icg, May 5, 2020
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