Windows 10: Replaced motherboard now windows will not activate

Discus and support Replaced motherboard now windows will not activate in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, Recently my motherboard stopped working and I had to replace it and the CPU, after buying and replacing the motherboard and CPU my computer is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by RhysHorner, Mar 9, 2020.

  1. Replaced motherboard now windows will not activate


    Hello,

    Recently my motherboard stopped working and I had to replace it and the CPU, after buying and replacing the motherboard and CPU my computer is working again but now microsoft is telling me my windows10 pro is not genuine which of course it is and it seems the only way to get it activated is by spending another $340


    How do I find my windows10pro digital licence after I've changed my motherboard?

    How can I activate windows now I have changed my motherboard?


    Rhys

    :)
     
    RhysHorner, Mar 9, 2020
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  2. DaveM121 Win User

    Activation of windows key after motherboard replacement.

    Hi Nitin

    Yes, that page does seem to suggest, you can do that, so you should follow the instructions on that page, which should ensure against activation problems after replacing the motherboard, Microsoft do generally provide a one time exemption to change a motherboard
    on an OEM licence . . .
     
    DaveM121, Mar 9, 2020
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  3. Password incorrect after replacing motherboard.

    Hi,



    Thank you for being part of Windows 10 family.



    Sorry to know that you are facing issues with Windows 10.

    There is some confusion about hardware changes on a Computer that will impact their free upgrade activation status. To clarify, the ONLY hardware changes that can negatively impact a customer’s activation status once they have upgrade are changes to the:

    • CPU
    • TPM
    • Motherboard replacement
    If you replaces the Motherboard they may have to re activate but this will not require a purchase of Windows 10.

    You can try to perform a clean install.

    I would suggest you to create a ISO file from the below Microsoft Help Article and try to reinstall Windows 10.

    Download Windows 10

    Hope it helps. Get back to us for further assistance and we will be glad to help.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Mar 9, 2020
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  4. jpob5 Win User

    Replaced motherboard now windows will not activate

    Can't activate Windows 10 Pro after Motherboard replacement

    I got my computer professionally built just over a month ago but had to get them to replace a faulty motherboard. Unfortunately its now not allowing me activate Windows. I definitely activated it before the motherboard broke and its definitely attached
    to my account (I can actually see 2 versions of the same computer in my Microsoft Account devices list). I've only ever used the Product Key on this computer too.
     
    jpob5, Mar 9, 2020
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