Windows 10: Reactivating after a hardware change

Discus and support Reactivating after a hardware change in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; just upgraded my motherboard and processer and now I cant reactivate windows jus get the following message error code 0xc004c003 Unable to activate... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by geoffrpugh, Nov 1, 2018.

  1. Reactivating after a hardware change


    just upgraded my motherboard and processer and now I cant reactivate windows jus get the following message

    error code 0xc004c003

    Unable to activate Windows

    We can’t reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later.

    anyone know what I need to do to fix this

    :)
     
    geoffrpugh, Nov 1, 2018
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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, Nov 1, 2018
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  3. Sher Amo Win User
    Can't activate after hardware change

    Hi Sullivan,

    In Windows 10 (Version 1607 or later), you can link your Microsoft account to the 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. To assist you with your concern, we suggest that you follow the steps provided on this
    link. The link contains all the necessary information on how to reactive Windows 10 after a hardware
    change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Sher Amo, Nov 1, 2018
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  4. timo0n Win User

    Reactivating after a hardware change

    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

    Before changing my MB and CPU I thoroughly read an article on how to reactivate Windows 10 after hardware change. I connected my activated Windows 10 that I bought from a retailer (so it's not a free upgrade) to a Microsoft account, changed hardware, went
    to settings-account-troubleshooting and was surprised buy it saying "We can't reactivate Windows as our servers aren't available right now. Wait for a few minutes or try adding your Microsoft account again.". It's been more than couple of hours
    since I tried it for the first time and I don't really believe that Microsoft servers can have that much downtime. So what is my next step now?
     
    timo0n, Nov 1, 2018
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