Windows 10: I accidentally deleted my device with my Windows key after updating hardware

Discus and support I accidentally deleted my device with my Windows key after updating hardware in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I upgraded my CPU, motherboard, and ram. Windows no longer recognized my PC due to the new hardware. I deleted the previous PC from my account... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by CharlieLowry, Oct 28, 2018.

  1. I accidentally deleted my device with my Windows key after updating hardware


    I upgraded my CPU, motherboard, and ram. Windows no longer recognized my PC due to the new hardware. I deleted the previous PC from my account because I thought this would "free up" the license so I could use it on my new PC. Unfortunately, now it no longer shows I have a valid windows license associated with my microsoft account. How can I reactive windows on my PC? Can I undo removing the previous device, or is there another option?

    :)
     
    CharlieLowry, Oct 28, 2018
    #1

  2. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Oct 28, 2018
    #2
  3. csatennis Win User
    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    I have been trying to fix this for months. Your solution Method 1 seemed to work. THANK YOU!!!!

     
    csatennis, Oct 28, 2018
    #3
  4. I accidentally deleted my device with my Windows key after updating hardware

    unstable hardware drivers following Win 10-511 update

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Apologize for the inconvenience caused and will assist you.

    I suggest you to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by following the steps below:

    • Click on the Start button, and type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.
    • Click on “hardware and devices”.
    • A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and follow the on-screen promts for troubleshooting.

    Also, update the driver for Keyboard by following the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X and click on
      Device manager.
    • Expand Keyboards from the list.
    • Right click on the driver and select
      update driver software.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Oct 28, 2018
    #4
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