Windows 10: Unable to activate Windows. New hardware, same harddrive.

Discus and support Unable to activate Windows. New hardware, same harddrive. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I recently swapped my harddrive into a new computer and now it's asking me to activate windows, but I cannot. Initially when I tried it would say that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by NicholasDR, Nov 6, 2018.

  1. Unable to activate Windows. New hardware, same harddrive.


    I recently swapped my harddrive into a new computer and now it's asking me to activate windows, but I cannot. Initially when I tried it would say that microsoft's servers were unavailable and to try again. Now it simply says "We can't reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later". How do I resolve this?

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    NicholasDR, Nov 6, 2018
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  2. 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, Nov 6, 2018
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    infocus, Nov 6, 2018
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  4. Unable to activate Windows. New hardware, same harddrive.

    Windows 10 wont "Activate" after hardware upgrade

    Hi, fcp4life,

    Follow the steps listed in this Support Doc.

    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/...

    If you made a significant hardware change to your device (such as replacing the motherboard), Windows 10 might no longer be activated and you might see the activation error codes 0x803f7001 or 0xC004C008.

    If your Original Hardware Manufacturer (OEM) changed the motherboard for you, your PC should reactivate automatically or you should be provided with a replacement product key. If you see the Activation error “Unable to reach Windows activation servers,” then
    follow the steps in this additional help article.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440/...
     
    Smittychat., Nov 6, 2018
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