Windows 10: Unable to reactivate windows 10 with changed hardware

Discus and support Unable to reactivate windows 10 with changed hardware in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; After replacing CPU and Motherboard, the troubleshooter is unable to activate windows.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JoshAllen3, Dec 4, 2018.

  1. JOSHALLEN3
    JoshAllen3 Win User

    Unable to reactivate windows 10 with changed hardware


    After replacing CPU and Motherboard, the troubleshooter is unable to activate windows.

    :)
     
    JoshAllen3, Dec 4, 2018
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  2. ROSE CAL
    Rose Cal Win User

    Windows 10 reactivation on hardware changes

    Hi Florea,

    It is possible that Windows won't be able to identify your computer correctly that is why the operating system is not activated. To address your issue, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
    article on how to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Dec 4, 2018
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  3. KIMBERROO
    KimberRoo Win User
    Unable to reactivate Windows 10 after hardware change

    Hi there,

    I recently upgraded system hardware including Motherboard and am unable to reactivate Windows 10 via the activation troubleshooter:

    I have tried removing my old PC configuration from the list of devices in my windows account but still no luck!

    • My windows account was linked to my PC prior to the change
    • Login in / out of my windows account has no effect
    • My version of windows was a free upgrade program from Windows 7, would this be an issue?
    Any help and ideas would be appreciated!

    Many thanks,
     
    KimberRoo, Dec 4, 2018
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  4. TAOX
    taox Win User

    Unable to reactivate windows 10 with changed hardware

    Windows 10 Hardware change

    So i will be changing my cpu, motherboard, ram to the z170 and i was wondering how i am going to reactivate windows 10. my parts should be here by the 11/18/2015 i want to prepare. *Smile Unable to reactivate windows 10 with changed hardware :) thanks!
     
    taox, Dec 4, 2018
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