Windows 10: Unable to reactivate Windows after a harware upgrade

Discus and support Unable to reactivate Windows after a harware upgrade in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi there, I Upgraded my machine recently and as expected my Windows 10 reported that there was a change. [ATTACH] However the troubleshooter says... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by DiscoGypsyFish, Feb 11, 2020.

  1. Unable to reactivate Windows after a harware upgrade


    Hi there,
    I Upgraded my machine recently and as expected my Windows 10 reported that there was a change.


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    However the troubleshooter says it cannot activate.


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    Clicking on I have made a hardware change I get this message, unable to activate windows.


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    On my microsoft account I can see this new PC is the only device on my account.

    :)
     
    DiscoGypsyFish, Feb 11, 2020
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  2. Boyfriend Win User

    Does Windows 7 require reactivation if...

    He is using AMD already. He wants downgrading to AM3. Don't know why??

    If you change HDD + RAM simultaneously, Windows 7 needs to be reactivated. Only HDD cloning shouldn't require reactivation. As you are changing mobo + HDD (prehaps RAM upgrade too), you will surely require reactivation. If you have genuine license, you should reinstall OS (you might use Windows Easy Transfer). If you don't want to reinstall, you need to uninstall HDD, interfaces/system devices, and numerous other drivers (USB, HID, Portable devices, etc.), else your OS will be unstable.
    I will highly recommend to reinstall Windows 7 and enjoy your migration.

    A simple trick might be like this to avoid reactivation:
    1. Clone your HDD first and boot into Windows
    2. Use it for at least one week
    3. Replace mobo only without any other hardware change/upgrade and boot
    4. Use it for at least one week
    5. Do any other upgrade (RAM, Graphic card etc.)

    Don't do two simultaneous downgrades/upgrades to avoid reactivation.
     
    Boyfriend, Feb 11, 2020
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  3. Windows reactivation troubleshooter

    I'm a mute so i can't speak with support by their call number they provide after their automated assistant.

    I changed hardware on my device recently and i'm unable to activate windows through the reactivation from the troubleshooter.

    it's been a month since i changed harware and i've been trying almost everyday since then.
     
    MomokaHaru, Feb 11, 2020
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  4. kg4icg Win User

    Unable to reactivate Windows after a harware upgrade

    Does Windows 7 require reactivation if...

    Then why does it say fs/ft i7-920 in his tag and he wants to downgrade to am3 system? to go from a am2/2+ to am3 isn't a downgrade last time I checked
     
    kg4icg, Feb 11, 2020
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