Windows 10: How do I reactivate Windows 10 after a MOBO change if I originally got it from a free upgrade?

Hello there.


There's no real need to explain much more than the title but this weekend I will be upgrading my motherboard and CPU but I didn't consider how I would be reactivating windows. The copy I'm using currently I got through the free upgrade offered a while backI'm not sure if that's still an option? so I don't have a product key and I don't remember ever receiving something in my email resembling it.


My question is, after swapping my motherboard, how do I make sure Windows 10 remains activated or, at the very least, how do I easily reactivate it?

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Windows 10 pro re-activation after the cpu and mobo change

Hi,

For reactivating your Windows 10 after a hardware change, you can follow the steps provided on this
article.

Let us know the outcome.

 

Windows 10 pro re-activation after the cpu and mobo change

I'm going to be going through something similar, do you have a link to the step-by-step for deactivating the OS and reactivating it on the upgraded device? And all I am changing is the Mobo, CPU and memory, the original boot drive is still going to be
used. Do you recommend a fresh install, or can I still boot from the drive as it is after the upgrade? Windows used to just recognize the change in the system, but not sure how it does this now days. Thanks.

 

Windows 10 expiring, even after I got the free upgrade?

Hello Sarah,

Reactivation of Windows 10 is required whenever there's a hardware change done. Since you replaced your internal storage device, we'll need to reactivate your computer to update your digital license. Since you upgraded to Windows 10 for free, your current
license will be converted into a digital license (previously called digital entitlement). A digital license is a method of activating Windows 10 that doesn't require you to enter a product key. For the steps on how to reactivate Windows 10 after a hardware
change, you can refer to these support articles:

• Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change
• Why can't I activate Windows?

Let me know if you need further assistance.