Windows 10: Install windows after hardware change

Discus and support Install windows after hardware change in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; hey, I've changed my HDD to SSD, earlier windows were installed on HDD, now I've windows 10 pro workgroup, I need to know if I can back my previous... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by M_Bisht, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. M_Bisht Win User

    Install windows after hardware change


    hey,


    I've changed my HDD to SSD, earlier windows were installed on HDD, now I've windows 10 pro workgroup, I need to know if I can back my previous windows which is windows 10 home core single language, which is digitally activated with my Microsoft account, how can I install my original windows, I've no copy of that windows only my Microsoft account which is linked with a digital license. I need to know how can I install windows on my SSD, or activate the windows digitally. or it does not harm my laptop.

    :)
     
    M_Bisht, Mar 22, 2021
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  4. Nikhar_K Win User

    Install windows after hardware change

    Unable to activate Windows after hardware change

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Usually the error code 0xC004F213 comes when there is a hardware change done on the computer (like Motherboard or Hard drive). The Windows license is associated with the device hardware. If there is any significant hardware changes, such as replacing
    motherboard or hard drive, Windows won’t be able to recognize the license.

    I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps from the article
    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change
    and see if Windows gets activated.

    If you are using an OEM computer that came with Windows 7, and the motherboard has not been changed, then you can follow the steps to retrieve the product key that came with your OEM computer. To retrieve the product key follow the steps mentioned
    below:

    1. Type Command prompt in the search bar, that is on the taskbar.
    2. Right click on Command prompt icon and select Run as administrator.
    3. Type the command and press on Enter: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
    4. You will find the product key.

    Hope it helps.

    Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Mar 22, 2021
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