Windows 10: "We can't reactivate Windows from these devices"

Discus and support "We can't reactivate Windows from these devices" in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have completely changed hardware new motherboard, new processor, etc. Formatted the SSD where Windows was installed and installed it fresh.Now I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by michelbf, Nov 16, 2023.

  1. MICHELBF
    michelbf Win User

    "We can't reactivate Windows from these devices"


    I have completely changed hardware new motherboard, new processor, etc. Formatted the SSD where Windows was installed and installed it fresh.Now I cannot install it. I am logged in with the same MS account that was in the previous one, but when I launch the trouble shooter and select hardware change, I get "We can't reactivate Windows from these devices".No error cores.Could you please help? I have gone to Microsoft account Devices and removed my previous device from my account, and now the new one is showing there, but the error message still persists.thanks

    :)
     
    michelbf, Nov 16, 2023
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  2. BOYFRIEND
    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, Nov 16, 2023
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  3. KG4ICG
    kg4icg Win User
    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, Nov 16, 2023
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  4. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User

    "We can't reactivate Windows from these devices"

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Nov 16, 2023
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