Windows 10: unable to reactivate windows after changing hardware

Discus and support unable to reactivate windows after changing hardware in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; hi I'm trying to re activate windows but i keep getting this error? is this just me or anyone else?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by LouieMcAlpine, May 2, 2021.

  1. unable to reactivate windows after changing hardware


    hi I'm trying to re activate windows but i keep getting this error? is this just me or anyone else?

    :)
     
    LouieMcAlpine, May 2, 2021
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  2. windows 10 reactivation after hardware change

    I just changed motherboards, and When I follow the the steps listed in the "reactivate windows 10 after hardware change" support page, it gives me the message "unable to activate windows" message after I sign in and identify my device,
    with no error code, just a subheader that says "can't activate windows 10 on this device, try again later."
     
    Primero Holodon, May 2, 2021
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  3. 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, May 2, 2021
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  4. ev1l e1m0 Win User

    unable to reactivate windows after changing hardware

    Windows 10 Hardware change. Unable to reactivate windows.

    Hello,

    I Just upgraded my computer from a Intel I7 8700k to a Amd Ryzen 9 3900X, I am unable to reactivate my windows, even via the troubleshooter.

    I click troubleshoot -> Click "I changed hardware on this device recently" -> The "Reactivate Windows 10" page shows up with my device listed. -> I click the check box and hit activate. -> I get a message saying " Unable to activate Windows. "We can't
    reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later."

    I switched from a Asus Prime Z390-A motherboard to a Asus X570-E motherboard also.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    -Frank.
     
    ev1l e1m0, May 2, 2021
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