Windows 10: Reactivation of Windows 10 License failed after changing hardware

Discus and support Reactivation of Windows 10 License failed after changing hardware in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, I'm trying to reactivate my free Windows 10 License after migrating from Windows 8 after changing some of my PC's components. To do this I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by anno_nym_1, Dec 29, 2018.

  1. ANNO_NYM_1
    anno_nym_1 Win User

    Reactivation of Windows 10 License failed after changing hardware


    Hi,


    I'm trying to reactivate my free Windows 10 License after migrating from Windows 8 after changing some of my PC's components.

    To do this I followed the advice on this website: "https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change".

    I see my old PC in the list presented (see screenshot 1) , however, when trying to migrate the license I get the following error: "We can’t reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later." (see screenshot 2) Reactivation of Windows 10 License failed after changing hardware cd2138ec-fc25-43f6-9c40-5720d6d8c657?upload=true.jpg Reactivation of Windows 10 License failed after changing hardware d9aadeed-6a65-49cb-b257-f83c36cd36db?upload=true.jpg

    :)
     
    anno_nym_1, Dec 29, 2018
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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, Dec 29, 2018
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  3. VIKRAM S RAMANI
    Vikram S Ramani Win User
    Uninstall (delete, remove) the Windows 10 digital license from old hardware, after reactivating it on new (similar) hardware, after hardware change

    Hi,

    I recently was able to reactivate my Windows 10 digital license on new (only on similar, same type laptop to laptop) hardware, by linking my Microsoft account. I followed the steps mentoned in

    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change     .

    I find that the old hardware, still has an activated digital license of Windows.

    I need to uninstall the digital license from the old hardware, in such a way that it will not activate, on its own, and will not invalidate the digital license on my new hardware, at all.

    Please advice me, as I would like to transfer my digital license to my new hardware, completely, and permanently. I require my old hardware to not be having the digital license, at all, and the digital license to be completely deleted from it.
     
    Vikram S Ramani, Dec 29, 2018
    #3
  4. DADOF 5
    Dadof 5 Win User

    Reactivation of Windows 10 License failed after changing hardware

    Dadof 5, Dec 29, 2018
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