Windows 10: Not able to reactivate windows 10 after hardware change

Discus and support Not able to reactivate windows 10 after hardware change in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have upgraded my PC to windows 10 while it was available for free. Due to some reasons I had to change my hardware, after that I am not able to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by sindhusakinala, Jun 17, 2019.

  1. Not able to reactivate windows 10 after hardware change


    I have upgraded my PC to windows 10 while it was available for free. Due to some reasons I had to change my hardware, after that I am not able to reactivate windows 10 on my PC. It is showing the below image if I start troubleshooting.

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    :)
     
    sindhusakinala, Jun 17, 2019
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  2. Rose Cal Win User

    Windows 10 reactivation on hardware changes

    Hi Florea,

    It is possible that Windows won't be able to identify your computer correctly that is why the operating system is not activated. To address your issue, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
    article on how to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Jun 17, 2019
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  3. RyoTakagi Win User
    Upgraded Hardware And Cannot Reactivate Windows 10

    Hello, you are able to reactivate your Windows 10 with an old activation key. To do this, follow the following article step by step.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/...

    Hope this helps, and let me know if you have further questions! Not able to reactivate windows 10 after hardware change :)
     
    RyoTakagi, Jun 17, 2019
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  4. Not able to reactivate windows 10 after hardware change

    win 10 motherboard change, reactivating windows

    Hi Famie,

    If you are planning to change your motherboard, you will still be able to activate your Windows 10. In Windows 10 version 1607, there is a feature that you can link your Microsoft account to Windows 10 digital license on your device.
    This can help you reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter if you make a significant hardware change later, such as replacing the motherboard.

    That being said, we suggest that you follow the steps given on this article
    to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

    If you think this was useful, do not hesitate to "mark it as an answer" to help those are facing the same problem.
     
    Janeane Cru, Jun 17, 2019
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