Windows 10: Unable to activate windows on new motherboard

Discus and support Unable to activate windows on new motherboard in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi. After my old motherboard broke I had to swap it for a new one and now I cannot activate windows 10. I already tried using the troubleshooter.The... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Jackretto, Jul 22, 2021.

  1. Jackretto Win User

    Unable to activate windows on new motherboard


    Hi. After my old motherboard broke I had to swap it for a new one and now I cannot activate windows 10. I already tried using the troubleshooter.The first error it gives me is 0xC004c003 and even manually inputting the key I have gives me the 0x803FA067 error. what could I do to fix it?

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    Jackretto, Jul 22, 2021
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  2. Unable to activate windows 10 after changing motherboard

    Hi William,

    Thanks for replying so fast to my issue.

    I followed the steps from the troubleshooter, and I reach the page where it asks me "Select this device from below". The problem is that my new device (a Gigabyte motherboard) doesn't show up on the list, only my previous motherboard (MSI).

    When go to Sign in to your Microsoft account my new device is listed, as is my old one, but I don't seem to be able to make the new device pop into the list to transfer the license.

    Do I have to select my old MSI motherboard from the list, and then press "activate"?

    FYI: My license key is one that was upgraded from windows 8.1. I do have a product/license key of that version, but it is not accepted when I try to change my product key. It finishes in an error code 0xc004f050
     
    MarkStraatman, Jul 22, 2021
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  3. 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, Jul 22, 2021
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  4. Unable to activate windows on new motherboard

    unable to activate windows - after new hardware installation

    I put a new motherboard, ram and cpu into my computer and now it says I am unable to activate windows. I go to settings>activation>troubleshoot>I changed hardware on this device recently>I choose my computer from the list>activate and it says "unable to
    activate windows
     
    PatrickMorey, Jul 22, 2021
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