Windows 10: Re-activating free windows 10 upgrade after hardware upgrade

Discus and support Re-activating free windows 10 upgrade after hardware upgrade in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, I upgraded to W10 way back when the free upgrade was being offered. I recently got a new PC but kept my existing SSD with W10 on. It's suddenly... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Corinthian501, Feb 15, 2020.

  1. Re-activating free windows 10 upgrade after hardware upgrade


    Hi,
    I upgraded to W10 way back when the free upgrade was being offered.

    I recently got a new PC but kept my existing SSD with W10 on.
    It's suddenly decided my copy of W10 isn't activated/genuine.
    I've read through all the guides and done all the recommended troubleshooting but can't get it to activate.
    The error code I get is 0xC004F213
    I don't get an option to add a microsoft account in the activation settings despite my account on this pc being the account I used to upgrade.
    Any advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks
    Andrew

    :)
     
    Corinthian501, Feb 15, 2020
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  2. Nordic Win User

    Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

    I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

    After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

    I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:
    • Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
    • Try different keyboard or mouse.
    • Restart computer, repeatedly.
    • Google for related issues.
    • Update Bios, because why not.
    • Create boot media and revert to windows 7.
    The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

    Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.
     
    Nordic, Feb 15, 2020
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  3. skippy258 Win User
    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    this search might help you https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sou...o+to+get+it+activated+windows+10+blocked+keys

    From http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/why-activate-windows-10

    If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free and ended up in a non-activated state, try following these steps:

    • Go to Start
      Re-activating free windows 10 upgrade after hardware upgrade [​IMG]
      , then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.
    • Select Go to Store, and check to see if a valid license is available for your device. If a license isn't available, you'll need to buy Windows from the Store.

      Note
      • This only applies if you haven't made changes to the hardware for your device.

    or you could hack it with a crack but please note this is always risky and you don't know what's in the hack
     
    skippy258, Feb 15, 2020
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  4. P4-630 Win User

    Re-activating free windows 10 upgrade after hardware upgrade

    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    Click to expand... Yeah I went to that site, why do I need to buy a key?
    I won't buy a key, stupid.

    I'll revert back to windows 7 then.

    When I still was on windows 7, about a year ago I added 4GB extra ram which is a total of 8GB now,
    is that causing the problem?
     
    P4-630, Feb 15, 2020
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