Windows 10: How do I activate windows after upgrading hardware and going from Windows 10 to 11?

Discus and support How do I activate windows after upgrading hardware and going from Windows 10 to 11? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I was running Windows 10 on an SSD. I recently upgraded to a NVME drive and installed Windows 11 on it from a USB that had the installation media on it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by EricGiambelluca, Dec 20, 2024.

  1. How do I activate windows after upgrading hardware and going from Windows 10 to 11?


    I was running Windows 10 on an SSD. I recently upgraded to a NVME drive and installed Windows 11 on it from a USB that had the installation media on it from the tool I downloaded from the Microsoft website. I don't know if it matters but I also upgraded most of the other hardware as well Motherboard, RAM, CPU and video card. Basically an entirely new PC minus the case and power supply. I logged into the new hard drive with my microsoft account and it is saying Windows is not activated and I need to buy a new product key. I logged into the old hard drive and it is now saying Windows is not ac

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    EricGiambelluca, Dec 20, 2024
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  2. skippy258 Win User

    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    this search might help you https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sou...o+to+get+it+activated+windows+10+blocked+keys

    From Why can't I activate Windows? - Microsoft Support

    If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free and ended up in a non-activated state, try following these steps:

    • Go to Start
      How do I activate windows after upgrading hardware and going from Windows 10 to 11? [​IMG]
      , then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.
    • Select Go to Store, and check to see if a valid license is available for your device. If a license isn't available, you'll need to buy Windows from the Store.

      Note
      • This only applies if you haven't made changes to the hardware for your device.

    or you could hack it with a crack but please note this is always risky and you don't know what's in the hack
     
    skippy258, Dec 20, 2024
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  3. P4-630 Win User
    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    Click to expand... Yeah I went to that site, why do I need to buy a key?
    I won't buy a key, stupid.

    I'll revert back to windows 7 then.

    When I still was on windows 7, about a year ago I added 4GB extra ram which is a total of 8GB now,
    is that causing the problem?
     
    P4-630, Dec 20, 2024
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  4. Nordic Win User

    How do I activate windows after upgrading hardware and going from Windows 10 to 11?

    Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

    I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

    After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

    I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:
    • Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
    • Try different keyboard or mouse.
    • Restart computer, repeatedly.
    • Google for related issues.
    • Update Bios, because why not.
    • Create boot media and revert to windows 7.
    The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

    Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.
     
    Nordic, Dec 20, 2024
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