Windows 10: Reactivation of windows after hardware change

Discus and support Reactivation of windows after hardware change in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hey, I know there are alot of these kinds of posts but none have the solution for my problem. I recently changed my motherboard and cpu and now my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by robertsvavarsson, Sep 5, 2018.

  1. ROBERTSVAVARSSON
    robertsvavarsson Win User

    Reactivation of windows after hardware change


    Hey, I know there are alot of these kinds of posts but none have the solution for my problem.


    I recently changed my motherboard and cpu and now my paid full retail version of windows 10 pro doesnt allow me to reactivate it on the same machine, I have gone through the recommended article provided my microsoft and all other ways i could find. And since Microsoft doesnt provide any direct support line (exept through phone) which is not provided in the country i am in I have come here.


    This is the first time reactivating this full retail version of windows 10 pro so there shouldnt be a problem there.


    Is there any solution to my problem?

    :)
     
    robertsvavarsson, Sep 5, 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, Sep 5, 2018
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  3. TIMO0N
    timo0n Win User
    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

    Before changing my MB and CPU I thoroughly read an article on how to reactivate Windows 10 after hardware change. I connected my activated Windows 10 that I bought from a retailer (so it's not a free upgrade) to a Microsoft account, changed hardware, went
    to settings-account-troubleshooting and was surprised buy it saying "We can't reactivate Windows as our servers aren't available right now. Wait for a few minutes or try adding your Microsoft account again.". It's been more than couple of hours
    since I tried it for the first time and I don't really believe that Microsoft servers can have that much downtime. So what is my next step now?
     
    timo0n, Sep 5, 2018
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  4. LUKASHäFLIGER
    LukasHäfliger Win User

    Reactivation of windows after hardware change

    Can't reactivate Windows after Hardware change

    Hi,

    I can't reactivate Windows after a hardware change.

    I select "I changed hardware on this device recently." but then it says "We can't reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later"

    What should I do?

    Kind regards

    Lukas
     
    LukasHäfliger, Sep 5, 2018
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