Windows 10: I can't reactivate my Windows 11 after replacing my SSD

Discus and support I can't reactivate my Windows 11 after replacing my SSD in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi all,Thanks in advance for your assistance.I originally built this PC back in 2018 and had Windows 10 installed. I then updated to Windows 11 as soon... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by WasafBari, Apr 27, 2022.

  1. WasafBari Win User

    I can't reactivate my Windows 11 after replacing my SSD


    Hi all,Thanks in advance for your assistance.I originally built this PC back in 2018 and had Windows 10 installed. I then updated to Windows 11 as soon as it came out. I recently upgraded my SSD from a 256GB to a new 1TB SSD and had to do a clean install on Windows 11 through USB. Now that I have installed Windows 11 on this new drive, I can't seem to activate it. I tried clicking Troubleshoot, I tried clicking "I changed hardward on this device recently", I tried signing out and back in, restarting... basically everything and I can't seem to reactivate my Windows 11.Can someone help me with t

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    WasafBari, Apr 27, 2022
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  2. jmcslob Win User

    2 x SSD Raid 0 - is this right?

    Hey Fits

    Can you list a few helpful hints for T ski ,maybe a step by step how to OR what to look out for*Cool I can't reactivate my Windows 11 after replacing my SSD :cool:
     
    jmcslob, Apr 27, 2022
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  3. jmcslob Win User
    2 x SSD Raid 0 - is this right?

    T ski b4 your done with this post can you list a step by step fix of what you did, I would appreciate it if you would...Thanks
     
    jmcslob, Apr 27, 2022
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  4. Megahertz Win User

    I can't reactivate my Windows 11 after replacing my SSD

    Motherboard and SSD Replacement: Need Backup Advice

    As I understood, a Dell technician will go to your house and replace the MB and the SSD.

    You must have to do some homework before he arrives.
    - Make a Disk image of both drives (SSD and HDD) and save it to an external drive.
    - As they will take the old SSD and MB, I suggest you wipe the SSD (it has many user data on it) before he arrive as it can take some hours to clean all clusters.

    To wipe the SSD:
    - Disconnect the HDD from the MB.
    - Boot from a Windows installation media (USB, DVD, etc.) When the Windows setup wizard shows up, simultaneously press the Shift + F10 keys on your keyboard. It will open a CMD window. Type:

    diskpart
    list disk (it will list all drives. Identify the SSD drive number)
    select disk n (replace n by the SSD drive number obtained with list disk)
    clean all
    exit (to exit diskpart)
     
    Megahertz, Apr 27, 2022
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