Windows 10: Windows 10 activation after mobo change

Hi! I recently change my mobo and since then naturally windows is telling me to activate. mobo was completely bricked


I do have my product license key and have tried entering it, tried running troubleshooting50+ times probably by now

I have when i enter the license key i get the error code 0x800705b4 which i cannot find any activation related info about, seems the code is more related to windows update issues.


so after trying to solve this issue over and over I found the number to microsoft support in Sweden where I live and was told by them simply that I have to buy another copy of windows since the old one is now lost with my old motherboard.


can anyone tell me if thats actually the case? My motherboard breaks so I have to buy a new one and in the process I am also forced to buy another copy of windows? This seems unreasonable to me.

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Changing my MOBO and CPU a

I'm doing PC upgrades and changes entirely for my new mini-itx build.

I'm not sure about how the process would work, but what are the appropriate steps I need to undertake before making my changes?

• My personal data and files are backed up to my Onedrive, and have nothing to lose in terms of data.
• I have an additional copy of Windows 10 (but would prefer not to use it in-case I do another PC build).
• My MOBO and CPU upgrades are polar opposites of my current hardware:
  • OLD HARDWARE
    • Intel i5 6500
    • AsRock Killer MOBO
  • New Hardware
    
  • • AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
    • Asus Strix X-470

This is my first time doing a particular change so guiding steps would be greatly appreciated! Things like how to wipe my hard-drive and reinstall Windows, etc.

 

Changing my MOBO and CPU a

You will have to buy windows license if you change the motherboard, unless you made the computer originally in the first place, or bought a license key.

 

Can not activate windows 10 after replacing MOBO

Can't get my windows 10 to activate. Had a windows 7 then upgraded to 10 prior to changing the MOBO. Was wondering what I can do and yes I did all the steps and no I did not have my account linked. Could someone please help