Windows 10: Motherboard changed, i can't activate my windown 10 pro

Discus and support Motherboard changed, i can't activate my windown 10 pro in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; After having several problems on my PC, I decided to changed my motherboard. It's not a new one but a 2nd hand or even 3rd hand. I have no idea.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by OliverToha, May 30, 2019.

  1. Motherboard changed, i can't activate my windown 10 pro


    After having several problems on my PC, I decided to changed my motherboard.

    It's not a new one but a 2nd hand or even 3rd hand. I have no idea.

    Obviously that motherboard has its own product key which I don't know where it's from.

    And now, I can't activate it with my digital licensed.


    When I tried to activate it, always had an error just like this:

    https://i.imgur.com/FO7uwrZ.png


    My Windows version:

    Windows 10 Pro x64 Version 1809 Build 17763.379


    There was no receipt whatsoever since I got my windows 10 pro when I had a chance upgrading from windows 7.


    Any idea how I activate my windows 10 pro?

    :)
     
    OliverToha, May 30, 2019
    #1

  2. Activate Windows 10 after motherboard change

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I built the PC myself and it is\was a retail Windows 8 Pro license upgraded to 10.

    The guide listed that I should be able to transfer the license, and following the steps given when selecting "I recently changed hardware" in the activation process it does not list my previous device to select from.

    My Microsoft account is logged in on both my old and new motherboard, and my old motherboard is unable to boot at all to deactivate or retrieve any keys.

    If my license is indeed available for transfer, how can I proceed from here?

    Thanks.
     
    Libertherme, May 30, 2019
    #2
  3. Xylee Del Win User
    Windows 10 Pro's license completely glitched out after changing motherboard and CPU

    We appreciate your reply. For us to know more about the issue, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Did you manage to deactivate Windows 10 Pro first before replacing your motherboard?
    • Do you still have the written copy of your product key?
    • Are you using the same hard disk where your Windows 10 Pro product key has been activated? If not, where is this hard disk?
    • Did you replace your hard disk along with your motherboard and CPU?
    • What is the edition of Windows activated on your computer? To know, press Windows + S. Type About, and click it.

    Meanwhile, we recommend that you deactivate and uninstall your Windows 10 Pro license from your old motherboard and reinstall it back on your machine using the steps below:

    Step 1: Check your your Windows 10 Pro product key using Windows Powershell or Command prompt. Follow the steps below and note down your product key:

    • Press Windows key + X.
    • Click Command Prompt (admin).
    • Enter the following command: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
      and press Enter:
    • The product key will be revealed, copy the product key.

    Step 2: Deactivate and uninstall the Windows 10 Pro Product Key from the old motherboard since it has your license. Follow the steps below:

    • To know the Activation ID of your Windows installation. Open a command prompt using the Windows search box and type in
      slmgr.vbs /dlv and press Enter. This will display the detailed license information for the installed operating system.
    • A window will open up and will give you details about your Windows licensing and activation status. Look for
      Activation ID and note it down.
    • On the same command prompt window, type in slmgr /upk <your Activation ID> and press
      Enter. This uninstalls the product key of the current Windows edition. After a restart, the system will be in an Unlicensed state unless a new product key is installed.

    Step 3: Activate your Windows 10 Pro to your machine after uninstalling it due to a hardware change, follow the steps below:

    • Open a command prompt using the Windows search box and type in
      slmgr /ipk <Windows Product Key> and press Enter.
    • If the key is valid and applicable, the key is installed. If a key is already installed, it is silently replaced. If the key is invalid, an error is returned.
    • Open your Control Panel you will see Windows is activated message.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Xylee Del, May 30, 2019
    #3
  4. Liam Ryan Win User

    Motherboard changed, i can't activate my windown 10 pro

    win 10 pro will not activate after motherboard change

    win 10 pro will not activate after motherboard change, I had it linked to my microsoft account before the change, it has a digital licence as it was an upgrade from 8.1
     
    Liam Ryan, May 30, 2019
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