Windows 10: Mobo died, changed mobo, Windows 10 will not activate.

Discus and support Mobo died, changed mobo, Windows 10 will not activate. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Mobo died, I changed out the mobo, now Windows 10 will not activate. I've tried following the activation tutorial with the bot. As I purchased Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JeffSGrimm, Apr 8, 2021.

  1. Mobo died, changed mobo, Windows 10 will not activate.


    Mobo died, I changed out the mobo, now Windows 10 will not activate.

    I've tried following the activation tutorial with the bot. As I purchased Windows 10 online I do not have an activation code. I was able to recover my installation ID but the bot will not recognize it.

    I'm currently waiting in a chat dialogue for an agent. Not sure what to do as I just bought Windows 10 in 2020 and I don't want to have to buy it again for the SAME PC.

    How can I reactivate Windows?

    :)
     
    JeffSGrimm, Apr 8, 2021
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  2. Changing my MOBO and CPU a

    I'm doing PC upgrades and changes entirely for my new mini-itx build.

    I'm not sure about how the process would work, but what are the appropriate steps I need to undertake before making my changes?

    • My personal data and files are backed up to my Onedrive, and have nothing to lose in terms of data.
    • I have an additional copy of Windows 10 (but would prefer not to use it in-case I do another PC build).
    • My MOBO and CPU upgrades are polar opposites of my current hardware:
      • OLD HARDWARE
        • Intel i5 6500
        • AsRock Killer MOBO
      • New Hardware
        • AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
        • Asus Strix X-470
    This is my first time doing a particular change so guiding steps would be greatly appreciated! Things like how to wipe my hard-drive and reinstall Windows, etc.
     
    Chris Anguiano, Apr 8, 2021
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  3. Amol S. Win User
    Changing my MOBO and CPU a

    You will have to buy windows license if you change the motherboard, unless you made the computer originally in the first place, or bought a license key.
     
    Amol S., Apr 8, 2021
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  4. miguelbau Win User

    Mobo died, changed mobo, Windows 10 will not activate.

    i changed mobo w10 asking to activate

    i changed mobo w10 asking to activate
     
    miguelbau, Apr 8, 2021
    #4
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