Windows 10: I upgraded my PC Motherboard and processor and now my windows is reporting not activated.

Discus and support I upgraded my PC Motherboard and processor and now my windows is reporting not activated. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Is there a way I can reactivate this?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by David.McInerney, Mar 1, 2023.

  1. DAVID.MCINERNEY
    David.McInerney Win User

    I upgraded my PC Motherboard and processor and now my windows is reporting not activated.


    Is there a way I can reactivate this?

    :)
     
    David.McInerney, Mar 1, 2023
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  2. MSHIMALA
    mshimala Win User

    Windows saying not activated after motherboard upgrade

    Hi,

    I recently upgraded some PC parts (new motherboard, RAM, processor, video card) and ever since then I have a watermark in the bottom right of my display reading "Activate Windows - Go to Settings to activate Windows."

    I took advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 10 back when they were allowing Windows 8 users to upgrade to Windows 10. I don't remember receiving an activation key during this upgrade.

    I've read online that installing a new motherboard can occasionally cause issues with OS activation. How can I reactivate my Windows without having to purchase Windows 10.

    Some things to note:
    • This watermark was not there prior to installing the new motherboard
    • As some places (and a Microsoft Tech Support member) suggested, typing the query "wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey" into CMD just returns with "OA3xOriginalProductKey". The Microsoft Support member seemed confused by this and said there was nothing further she could do.

    Thanks!
     
    mshimala, Mar 1, 2023
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  3. BLADESPINNA
    Bladespinna Win User
    Windows 10 not activating after processor and motherboard upgrades

    hi! need help since suddenly my copy of windows 10 cannot activates on my pc, recently I just upgraded my processor and motherboard. I have a retail windows 10 license upgraded from my windows 8.1 license. the new device appears on my Microsoft account
    but windows 10 refuses to activates. I even tried reinputting my product keys but it still not working. what is happening?
     
    Bladespinna, Mar 1, 2023
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  4. KYLETHOMPSON5
    kylethompson5 Win User

    I upgraded my PC Motherboard and processor and now my windows is reporting not activated.

    Windows not activating after I upgraded my motherboard and processor

    I've just upgraded my motherboard and processor and windows will not activate. I'm guessing it appears to be a whole new device maybe?

    If so, is there any way I can deactivate it on the old device and activate it on the new one?
     
    kylethompson5, Mar 1, 2023
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