Windows 10: Reactivating after changing my harware,but deleted my old linked device

Discus and support Reactivating after changing my harware,but deleted my old linked device in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I've tried the instruction of reactivating my Windows after changing my hardware. But because I deleted my old computer by mistake, there is no linked... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by HongyiRen, Jul 28, 2022.

  1. HongyiRen Win User

    Reactivating after changing my harware,but deleted my old linked device


    I've tried the instruction of reactivating my Windows after changing my hardware. But because I deleted my old computer by mistake, there is no linked device. How could I reactivate my device now?I upgraded my CPU and changed my motherboard. The old one is activated by digital license.

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    HongyiRen, Jul 28, 2022
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  2. Baleful Win User

    Changing device names and deleting devices

    Yeah, you can't delete old/retired machines from the "my grid" page. The only option you have really is to wait a few days then change how it sorts the list:


    Reactivating after changing my harware,but deleted my old linked device ActiveMachines.png


    Oh, and Mike is correct, by changing the windows "computer name" it'll change on the "my grid" page.
     
    Baleful, Jul 28, 2022
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  3. mike047 Win User
    Changing device names and deleting devices

    You can't delete "retired" machines....there is some kind of "paper" trail they keep and the "old" devices are kept in archive.

    I think???you can change machine names by doing so in windows "computer name" and then it might change[can't remember for sure] if it doesn't do so...detach and do a remove/re install and it should change.
     
    mike047, Jul 28, 2022
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  4. Paulieg Win User

    Reactivating after changing my harware,but deleted my old linked device

    Changing device names and deleting devices

    I'm trying to find how to change device names and delete "retired" machines on the WCG "my grid" page. Anyone know?
     
    Paulieg, Jul 28, 2022
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