Windows 10: Reactivating retail windows after new motherboard

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  1. THPROCTOR3
    thproctor3 Win User

    Reactivating retail windows after new motherboard


    Got windows 7 Ultimate retail years ago and got Windows 10 pro upgrade. Finally upgraded motherboard and processor and windows won't activate from troubleshooter with error code 0xC004F213. Prior to upgrading I verified my license was digitally linked to my Microsoft account. They want me to pay for phone help. Any ideas on how to fix without spending $200 for a new license?

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    thproctor3, Apr 24, 2019
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Windows 10 wont reactivate after motherboard change

    It depends on how Windows 10 was originally configured on your computer.

    If its a full retail store bought license online or offline, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a retail store bought Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a OEM preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is NOT transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    Learn more about transferring your license:


    If its a retail license, learn how to reactivate:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Apr 24, 2019
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    can i reactivate windows 10 after changing motherboard?

    It depends on how Windows 10 was originally configured on your computer.

    If its a full retail store bought license online or offline, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a retail store bought Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a OEM preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is NOT transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    Learn more about transferring your license:


    If you upgraded from a retail license, you can use the product key to reactivate:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Apr 24, 2019
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  4. CBARNHORST
    Cbarnhorst Win User

    Reactivating retail windows after new motherboard

    New Motherboard and Reactivation


    Replacement of a mobo with the manufacturer's recommended part should lead to reactivation by phone. Upgrading to any other board invalidates the license and may require a retail copy of Windows. If the OS upgraded from was OEM then the license is gone with an upgrade mobo. If the OS upgraded from was a retail FPP copy, then it can be reactivated on any new mobo installed and so should be the Windows 10 upgrade, although phone activation may be required.
     
    Cbarnhorst, Apr 24, 2019
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