Windows 10: Reactivation after hardware change would not work.

Discus and support Reactivation after hardware change would not work. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, I made sure I uploaded my key to my Microsoft account. When I do troubleshoot, I see my old system show up and when I click to activate I get... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JordanY66, Jun 11, 2019.

  1. JORDANY66
    JordanY66 Win User

    Reactivation after hardware change would not work.


    Hello,


    I made sure I uploaded my key to my Microsoft account.

    When I do troubleshoot, I see my old system show up and when I click to activate I get an error message saying try again later.

    How do I fix this?

    :)
     
    JordanY66, Jun 11, 2019
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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, Jun 11, 2019
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  3. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User
    Unable to activate Windows after hardware change

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Usually the error code 0xC004F213 comes when there is a hardware change done on the computer (like Motherboard or Hard drive). The Windows license is associated with the device hardware. If there is any significant hardware changes, such as replacing
    motherboard or hard drive, Windows won’t be able to recognize the license.

    I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps from the article
    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change     and see if Windows gets activated.

    If you are using an OEM computer that came with Windows 7, and the motherboard has not been changed, then you can follow the steps to retrieve the product key that came with your OEM computer. To retrieve the product key follow the steps mentioned
    below:

    1. Type Command prompt in the search bar, that is on the taskbar.
    2. Right click on Command prompt icon and select Run as administrator.
    3. Type the command and press on Enter: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
    4. You will find the product key.

    Hope it helps.

    Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Jun 11, 2019
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    E for Excel Win User

    Reactivation after hardware change would not work.

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