Windows 10: Win 10 reactivation

Discus and support Win 10 reactivation in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I built a new PC yesterday and just now, I went to activate Windows. I entered the CD key I previously used when I upgraded to Win 10 when it was first... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by SammyAllouba, Jun 7, 2021.

  1. SAMMYALLOUBA
    SammyAllouba Win User

    Win 10 reactivation


    I built a new PC yesterday and just now, I went to activate Windows. I entered the CD key I previously used when I upgraded to Win 10 when it was first released, but Windows isn't accepting it. What do I do? I'd rather not spend $260 on a fresh copy when I already have a legitimate one.

    :)
     
    SammyAllouba, Jun 7, 2021
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  2. FLOGGER23M
    Flogger23m Win User

    Fresh Install of Win 10 without Serial Key?

    Looking to reformat a laptops HDD, and then reinstall Win 10 fresh. The problem is it came pre-installed with Win 8 and I did the free upgrade to Win 10. How exactly would I re-format the HDD, reinstall Win 10 and ensure it reactivates properly? I don't see a Win 8 serial key anywhere in the contents of the box.
     
    Flogger23m, Jun 7, 2021
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  3. TIME LADY
    Time Lady Win User
    Another Win 10 reactivation issue.

    That’s fine, you’ll see this if the pc wasn’t upgraded to Win 10 from another version.

    If Microsoft won’t accept the order number or anything else then you’re limited. It may be that you’ll have to phone again in the hope of getting a more helpful operative.

    Did you do this before the hardware change?

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/...

    I’ll provide further suggestions of which you’ve probably already done:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/20530/...

    Some suggest switching to a local account, using the default key then switching back to a MS account has worked for them.

    I’ll keep checking.
     
    Time Lady, Jun 7, 2021
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  4. JANEANE CRU
    Janeane Cru Win User

    Win 10 reactivation

    win 10 motherboard change, reactivating windows

    Hi Famie,

    If you are planning to change your motherboard, you will still be able to activate your Windows 10. In Windows 10 version 1607, there is a feature that you can link your Microsoft account to Windows 10 digital license on your device.
    This can help you reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter if you make a significant hardware change later, such as replacing the motherboard.

    That being said, we suggest that you follow the steps given on this article
    to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

    If you think this was useful, do not hesitate to "mark it as an answer" to help those are facing the same problem.
     
    Janeane Cru, Jun 7, 2021
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