Windows 10: Windows 10 no longer Active after changing Motherboard

Discus and support Windows 10 no longer Active after changing Motherboard in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, Changed my motherboard, now my w10 is no longer active. I had a retail version which is no longer in my possession of w7. I've read before that I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Ringo_Dingo, Aug 23, 2018.

  1. Windows 10 no longer Active after changing Motherboard


    Hi,


    Changed my motherboard, now my w10 is no longer active. I had a retail version which is no longer in my possession of w7. I've read before that I would need to roll back to w7 then reupdate to w10, but I don't see that option. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

    :)
     
    Ringo_Dingo, Aug 23, 2018
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  2. Juzar_Ali Win User

    Windows 10 License (after motherboard change)

    Hi Harsh,

    Please be informed that your copy of Windows 10 should get activated automatically after changing the motherboard (once you enter the linked Microsoft Account details). But if you face any issues,
    I suggest you to go through Phone activation to activate your Windows 10 copy.



    To run Phone activation please follow the steps below:


    • Press Windows + R key.

    • Type slui 4 and hit enter.

    • Select the Country or
      Region.

    • Follow the on screen instructions.

    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have any further related query.



    Thank you.
     
    Juzar_Ali, Aug 23, 2018
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  3. no longer activated after motherboard change. activation troubleshooter not connecting

    That depends on what type of license you have of Windows 7/8/10.

    If Windows 7/8/10 came preinstalled on the computer, that is called an OEM license. For an OEM license, the license dies as soon as Motherboard dies. So essentially it is non-transferable. If that is the case you need to get a new license.

    However, this is not same for retail licenses i.e. you purchased the license through Microsoft store. That does carry transfer rights. If that is the case, please see the below steps:

    What you need to do is to grab the key using any Software like Showkey Plus, uninstall that key from older PC and use it on another computer.

    Download Showkey Plus:

    ShowKeyPlus - Windows 10 Forums

    Uninstall the key

    https://winaero.com/blog/how-to-deactivate-windows-10-and-change-the-product-key/

    Use the key by Showkey Plus on the newer computer.

    Alternatively, there are two more options available other than this:

    • Contact Microsoft at http://www.support.microsoft.com/contactus through chat support. They would take control of your PC and activate(might need a proof of purchase)
    • Use the Activation troubleshooter on the new PC signed in with same MS account.

      Go to Settings>Update and security>Activation and run the troubleshooter.

      Select I recently changed hardware on this device.
     
    Sumit Dhiman2, Aug 23, 2018
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  4. Windows 10 no longer Active after changing Motherboard

    windows activation after motherboard changed.

    Hi Raed,

    To reactivate your Windows 10 after changing your motherboard, we suggest that you check this
    article, and follow the Activation troubleshooter steps/instructions to resolve it.

    Another possible resolution, you may refer to this thread, and look for
    Andre Da Costa's post.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

    If you think this was useful, feel free to "mark it as an answer" to help those who are facing the same problem.
     
    Michael Gall, Aug 23, 2018
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