Windows 10: How to re-activate windows 10 after upgrading CPU?

Discus and support How to re-activate windows 10 after upgrading CPU? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Well this is stupid, windows has lost my key as i've upgraded processor. I tried following:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by CrayzCrinkle, Mar 13, 2019.

  1. How to re-activate windows 10 after upgrading CPU?


    Well this is stupid, windows has lost my key as i've upgraded processor.


    I tried following: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change


    but this isn't working. After the "I changed hardware on this device recently" step it just tells me:"

    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

    Learn more

    You can also activate this device by going to the Store and purchasing a genuine copy of Windows. "


    I am not buying windows again, I already bought it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :)
     
    CrayzCrinkle, Mar 13, 2019
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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 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/why-activate-windows-10

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

    • Go to Start
      How to re-activate windows 10 after upgrading CPU? [​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, Mar 13, 2019
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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, Mar 13, 2019
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  4. Nordic Win User

    How to re-activate windows 10 after upgrading CPU?

    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, Mar 13, 2019
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