Windows 10: reactivating windows after changing only the CPU

Discus and support reactivating windows after changing only the CPU in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Do i need to reactivate windows 10 if i only change the CPU and can i use the digital license option if my windows 7 key is still valid>... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by tim_101, Jul 28, 2020.

  1. TIM_101
    tim_101 Win User

    reactivating windows after changing only the CPU


    Do i need to reactivate windows 10 if i only change the CPU and can i use the digital license option if my windows 7 key is still valid>

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    tim_101, Jul 28, 2020
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  2. 58SPENCER1
    58Spencer1 Win User

    reactivating windows after changing the pc's CPU

    I am having difficulty in reactivating windows after changing the pc's CPU

    Prior to the change, I linked my digital licence to my MS Account

    In my MSA I can see both versions of my PC listed, once with the old CPU and once with the new CPU

    If I go to activation - troubleshoot- I changed hardware on this device recently, I can only select the old PC on which to activate windows

    Any help or ideas appreciated
     
    58Spencer1, Jul 28, 2020
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  3. FEDERICO LORO
    Federico Loro Win User
    My computer is not present when reactivating Windows after changing the CPU

    Hi

    I changed my HW today (from an i5-4690k to a Ryzen 7 2700) but I cannot reactivate my Windows copy. My PC is not present on the list while reactivating and my Microsoft account is connected. Also, this is the first time I change the CPU. What should I do?
     
    Federico Loro, Jul 28, 2020
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  4. PRIMERO HOLODON
    Primero Holodon Win User

    reactivating windows after changing only the CPU

    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, Jul 28, 2020
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