Windows 10: My windows key has stopped working after hardware swap

Discus and support My windows key has stopped working after hardware swap in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; As the title says my windows 10 copy is now unable to activate. I researched how i should go about upgrading my pc correctly to ensure i would still... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Thomas119966, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. My windows key has stopped working after hardware swap


    As the title says my windows 10 copy is now unable to activate. I researched how i should go about upgrading my pc correctly to ensure i would still have my windows license in check, but apparently i did something wrong.



    Let me walk you through what i did, first i ran a script that a few reddit users on a support community recommended, to find my key as i dont actually have the sticker anymore(was originally a windows 7 key but then upgraded during the free period to windows 10) it worked fine. then i ran the cmd command to remove the key from my old install before i started taking the pc apart, now that i have changed motherboard, cpu and harddrive, the key doesnt activate, im on the exact same windows version(fresh install), with the exact same hardware apart from the three things i changed out.

    Am i screwed or is there something else i can try?

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    /u/Thomas119966, Dec 29, 2020
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

    Hi,



    Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.


    • Since when are you facing this issue?

    • Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?


    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

    Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.


    • Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)

    • And check if it works
    Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Dec 29, 2020
    #2
  3. A problem with your hardware caused Windows to stop working correctly

    Hi,

    With regard to your query, we suggest that you run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to determine if this issue is coming from a hardware. To run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter, please follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key and search for Troubleshooting.
    • Click on Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all.
    • Click on Hardware and Devices
      and follow the on-screen wizard.
    • Once it's done, reboot the PC for the changes to take effect.

    Let us know the result.
     
    Rafael Com, Dec 29, 2020
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  4. My windows key has stopped working after hardware swap

    DVD player stopped working

    Hi Frank,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    Please answer the following questions so that we can help you.


    • What do you refer by ‘DVD player stopped working’?

    • Is the DVD drive not detecting DVD’s or is the drive itself not detected by Windows?
    I suggest you to follow the methods below if the DVD drive is not detected and check.

    Method 1: Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

    Follow these steps to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

    • Press Windows key + X and click on Control Panel.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click Hardware and Devices.
    • Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.
    Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall the driver

    I suggest you to try uninstall the DVD drive drivers check if it works for you. Follow the steps to uninstall the DVD drive drivers:

    • Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Right-click on the DVD drive listed and click on ‘Uninstall’.
    • Select the option to Delete driver software.
    • Restart the computer after its uninstalled.
    Try to access the device manufacturer's website and download and install the latest chipset drivers.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Giridhar J, Dec 29, 2020
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