Windows 10: Will I need to buy a license of Windows again after upgrading Motherboard, CPU and RAM

Discus and support Will I need to buy a license of Windows again after upgrading Motherboard, CPU and RAM in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have Windows 10 Professional 2009 OS Build 10.0.19045.5247 running on a Studio XPS 435T/9000.If I upgrade the motherboard, ram and CPU so that I can... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by RylanX, Jan 20, 2025.

  1. RylanX Win User

    Will I need to buy a license of Windows again after upgrading Motherboard, CPU and RAM


    I have Windows 10 Professional 2009 OS Build 10.0.19045.5247 running on a Studio XPS 435T/9000.If I upgrade the motherboard, ram and CPU so that I can upgrade to Windows 11, will it require me to pay to buy a new license or will it be able to port over the same license, since the CPU is changing?

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    RylanX, Jan 20, 2025
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  2. Digital license won't reactivate on new hardware (motherboard, cpu ram)

    Hello,

    I have a digital license of Windows 10 that is linked to my Windows account. I've just replaced my motherboard, cpu and ram and whenever I attempt to reactivate my license the activation troubleshoot says "Unable to activate Windows, We can't reactivate Windows
    on this device, Try again later.

    Prior to changing my hardware I double checked my digital license, The activation said "Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account"

    If I run 'winver' It also lists the produced is licensed to my Microsoft account.

    According to this article below, All I should have to do is goto the activation troubleshooter and everything should work.

    Article Link: Reactivating Windows after a hardware change - Microsoft Support

    What are my next steps?

    Thanks.
     
    JonathanTC92, Jan 20, 2025
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  3. plazma321 Win User
    New motherboard/CPU/Ram license question

    Howdy. I'm about to upgrade my motherboard, CPU and ram. I have a couple of questions.

    Currently on windows 10 Pro which was upgraded from a legit windows 7 Ultimate retail key.

    1. I'm assuming I will have to do a fresh install of windows 10 after i swap out this hardware?

    2. Once I've done the fresh install how do i go about activating my license for windows 10?
     
    plazma321, Jan 20, 2025
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  4. Will I need to buy a license of Windows again after upgrading Motherboard, CPU and RAM

    Dan Andrews1, Jan 20, 2025
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