Windows 10: Reactivate windows after a hardware change

Discus and support Reactivate windows after a hardware change in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, I have just upgraded and replaced the motherboard and CPU in my computer and when I logged into windows it came up with the activate windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JackCHenry97, Jan 9, 2021.

  1. JACKCHENRY97
    JackCHenry97 Win User

    Reactivate windows after a hardware change


    Hello,


    I have just upgraded and replaced the motherboard and CPU in my computer and when I logged into windows it came up with the activate windows watermark. I tried running the troubleshooter and I have tried clicking on the "reactivate windows after a hardware change" link which asks me to log in and then tells me to try again later as the servers are down. This error has been popping up for a few days now. It should not be that difficult, I just want my windows to go back to normal. This is not a new system I have just upgraded the components as everyone will do from time to time. I do not want to have to buy a new version of windows every time I upgrade a component in my PC, that is just wrong.


    To top it off I have been trying to use the "get help" app to talk to an adviser at windows however I either reach a dead end where it tells me to contact the OEM which is me since I built the pc myself or gives me a call back option, that when I click results in another error and asks me again to try again later. I am about to lose my mind and go crazy, thank you for any help in advance.

    :)
     
    JackCHenry97, Jan 9, 2021
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  2. ROSE CAL
    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, Jan 9, 2021
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  3. PRIMERO HOLODON
    Primero Holodon Win User
    windows 10 reactivation after hardware change

    I just changed motherboards, and When I follow the the steps listed in the "reactivate windows 10 after hardware change" support page, it gives me the message "unable to activate windows" message after I sign in and identify my device,
    with no error code, just a subheader that says "can't activate windows 10 on this device, try again later."
     
    Primero Holodon, Jan 9, 2021
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  4. JACK_924
    Jack_924 Win User

    Reactivate windows after a hardware change

    Windows 10 won't reactivate after a hardware change

    I changed a lot of the hardware on my device recently, however I followed the steps on the Microsoft support page to get my computer ready for the hardware change so that I could reactivate Windows 10 after I changed the hardware. However, now it won't reactivate,
    and has the error code 0xC004F025, and when I try to troubleshoot it says "We can't reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later."

    My Windows 10 was a free upgrade from Windows 7.
     
    Jack_924, Jan 9, 2021
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