Windows 10: Unable to activate key after hardware change

Discus and support Unable to activate key after hardware change in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,I've upgraded my system after a long time, I have a product key which I used on the previous system, but when I try to activate it I get the error... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Luca Lazzarini1, Feb 25, 2023.

  1. Unable to activate key after hardware change


    Hi,I've upgraded my system after a long time, I have a product key which I used on the previous system, but when I try to activate it I get the error code 0x803fa067, saying that I cannot activate this version of windows with my product key.I've seen in my account that the old windows are still shown, but I don't recall if I linked that activated key with my account.I've looked at other posts but still was unable to fix this.Also, I have other computers linked to my account and I can see them in my profile, but I deleted the previous windows version when I upgraded to the new hardware.I st

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    Luca Lazzarini1, Feb 25, 2023
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  2. 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, Feb 26, 2023
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  3. Epsynus Win User
    Unable to activate windows after a hardware change

    Hello.

    I changed my hardware today and when I logged back into windows it was unable to activate windows.

    I got my license key tied to my Microsoft account so what I did was this:

    1. Went into activation in settings.

    2. Hit "Troubleshoot".

    3. "I changed hardware on this device recently".

    4. It comes up with my current PC and my old PC.

    5. I hit "This is the device I'm currently using right now and Activate.

    6. "Unable to activate Windows, we can't activate reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later."

    So I am stuck, please advise what my next step should be.
     
    Epsynus, Feb 26, 2023
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  4. Unable to activate key after hardware change

    Unable to reactivate Windows 10 after Hardware Change

    Also in regards to the Microsoft account I believe I only signed into it after I changed the hardware. I've been trying to follow steps to see if I can now link the Microsoft account and add it on the Activation page.

    At this step: "

    1. Once you confirm that you’re an administrator and using your Microsoft account, go back to the Activation page, select Add an account, enter your Microsoft account and password, and then select Sign in.
      " I am unable to continue due to their being no 'Add an account' tab present for some reason. I can only see 'Windows', 'Activate Windows now', 'Where's my Product Key?', 'Do you have a question?' and 'Make Windows better'.
     
    Polygondwana, Feb 26, 2023
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