Windows 10: Windows 10 Home is not auto activated with the same Microsoft account after changing hard drive

I bought HP laptop2TB HDD with Windows10 Home preinstalled. Previously I used to format the drive and install OS then signed in with same Microsoft account. Windows is auto activated with digital sign in. Now my HDD is corrupted and I installed SSD, and the windows is not auto activated with my Microsoft account. What should I do to get my OS activated?

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How to format hard drive and still keep windows 10?

Incorrect. Activation is done via devices registered to your Microsoft account. At least for the update then you get the ISO format and install,and then use your Microsoft account as your sign in,and it'll activate if the device is registered to the account. You need to check this before hand.

 

Now that I have a new mobo and Ryzen processor, Windows 10 will not Activate....

From your link:

Cool, I didn't know that. *Big Grin

I agree that the dark option is nice. I typically like to have a dark grey if possible, rather than jet black.

 

Loophole Lets You Freely Upgrade to Windows 10 After Offer Expiry

If you upgrade your 7 install to 10, which is worth it IMHO, make sure you link to a Microsoft Account. Otherwise you might not be able to easily regain the key if they block using 7 keys in the future.

You don't need to use the Microsoft account as your profile on so you can still bypass logging in at setup and creating a local account. All you gotta do to link your 10 account to your MS install (if you choose not to use your MS account as your profile), is to simply do the following:

• Click Start
• Click Settings
• Click Update and Security
• Click Activation
• As or with Admin permissions, click Add Account
• Login with MS Account credentials.

Then you should see a message that reads:

More info: How to reactivate Windows 10 after a hardware change , https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/55398-microsoft-account-link-digital-license-windows-10-pc.html , http://www.ghacks.net/2016/08/15/link-microsoft-account-windows-10-license/