Windows 10: Unable to activate windows 10 after changing my motherboard

Discus and support Unable to activate windows 10 after changing my motherboard in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; i just changed my motherboard and i am now unable to activate windows as i lost the box and the activation key i bought last time is there anyway i can... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by nicholas3133, Feb 14, 2019.

  1. Unable to activate windows 10 after changing my motherboard


    i just changed my motherboard and i am now unable to activate windows as i lost the box and the activation key i bought last time is there anyway i can activated without buying a new key?

    :)
     
    nicholas3133, Feb 14, 2019
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  2. Activate Windows 10 after motherboard change

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I built the PC myself and it is\was a retail Windows 8 Pro license upgraded to 10.

    The guide listed that I should be able to transfer the license, and following the steps given when selecting "I recently changed hardware" in the activation process it does not list my previous device to select from.

    My Microsoft account is logged in on both my old and new motherboard, and my old motherboard is unable to boot at all to deactivate or retrieve any keys.

    If my license is indeed available for transfer, how can I proceed from here?

    Thanks.
     
    Libertherme, Feb 14, 2019
    #2
  3. Smitty3PM Win User
    Windows 10 Activation after hardware change

    • "You upgraded to Windows 10 using the free upgrade offer, but Windows 10 isn't activated after a reinstall. Your copy of Windows 10 should automatically be activated so long as you didn't make any significant hardware changes to your device (such as replacing
      the hard drive or motherboard)."

    I just recently upgraded my motherboard, graphics card, and processor. Now my Windows 10 isnt activated anymore, and when i go through the steps to troubleshoot, it says the windows activation just says.



    Unable to activate Windows

    We can’t reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later.

    anyone have an answer to this please...
     
    Smitty3PM, Feb 14, 2019
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  4. Juzar_Ali Win User

    Unable to activate windows 10 after changing my motherboard

    Windows 10 License (after motherboard change)

    Hi Harsh,

    Please be informed that your copy of Windows 10 should get activated automatically after changing the motherboard (once you enter the linked Microsoft Account details). But if you face any issues,
    I suggest you to go through Phone activation to activate your Windows 10 copy.



    To run Phone activation please follow the steps below:


    • Press Windows + R key.

    • Type slui 4 and hit enter.

    • Select the Country or
      Region.

    • Follow the on screen instructions.

    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have any further related query.



    Thank you.
     
    Juzar_Ali, Feb 14, 2019
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