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  1. How to activate windows 10 using digital liscence after hardware change


    How to activate windows 10 using digital liscence. I already had digital liscence after upgrading from windows 7 to windows 10 which was free upgrade.But recently after hardware change I am not able to activate windows 10 using digital liscence which I already had before. I also tried logging through Microsoft account but cannot activitate windows 10.

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    NikhilMashelkar, May 18, 2020
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  2. Unable to activate Windows after hardware change.

    Unfortunately, the Activation troubleshooter didn't work. I already had a look into that page but it didn't fix my issue.
     
    EasternGamer, May 18, 2020
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  3. JT1969C10 Win User
    Activating WIndows 10 after hardware change.

    Before replacing my hardware on my main computer, I logged into my Microsoft Windows account. Once logged in, I saw that the name of the PC that I was upgrading was in my list of PCs that were activated for Windows 10 Pro. So after reviewing how to reactivate
    after a HW changed, I went ahead and upgraded the motherboard, CPU and memory in that PC.

    Now, when it is time to reactivate, the PC in question is still listed in the hardware list on my MS account but it will not allow me to activate Windows. I followed the instructions online and ran the troubleshooting tool. It then gave me the following
    response:

    Unable to activate Windows

    We can’t find any devices linked to your Microsoft account that can be used for reactivating the device you’re using right now. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Microsoft account you linked to the
    Windows 10 digital license on this device or try again later.

    See other devices linked to your Microsoft account

    So why would it not find the license that was for this PC when it had the old hardware installed? My assumption, albeit may wrong, was that the PC was activated because it was in the list. It was also activated as a Windows 10 Pro edition.

    Anyone have any suggestions on this type of issue?
     
    JT1969C10, May 18, 2020
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  4. Sher Amo Win User

    How to activate windows 10 using digital liscence after hardware change

    Can't activate after hardware change

    Hi Sullivan,

    In Windows 10 (Version 1607 or later), you can link your Microsoft account to the Windows 10 digital license on your device. This can help you reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter if you make a significant hardware
    change later, such as replacing the motherboard. To assist you with your concern, we suggest that you follow the steps provided on this
    link. The link contains all the necessary information on how to reactive Windows 10 after a hardware
    change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Sher Amo, May 18, 2020
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