Windows 10: Windows 10 not seeing my activation ID after upgrading my motherboard, ram, and cpu. HELP!

When I finished the upgrades windows was no longer activated, I go to the Microsoft forums and find that I need to find the license and reactivate windows again. When I put in the ID is says the ID is invalid even though it worked before the hardware change. I tried troubleshooting it but it says the same thing. What am I supposed to do? Do I have to buy another license?

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Upgrading motherboard, RAM, and CPU after installing Windows 10. Problems?

Hi Clancy,

The only hardware changes that can negatively impact activation status once you upgrade to free version are the changes to the:

• 
  CPU
  
• 
  TPM
  
• 
  Motherboard replacement
  

The following changes are examples of hardware changes that will NOT impact the activation status:

• 
  HDD/SSD
  
• 
  Video card
  
• 
  Adding extra memory
  

If you replace the CPU, TPM, or Motherboard you may have to re-activate but this will not require a purchase of Windows 10.

Why can't I activate Windows 10?:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/why-activate-windows-10

Get help with Windows 10 activation errors:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/activation-errors-windows-10

Can I clean re-install Windows 10 after upgrading?

Can I clean re-install Windows 10 after upgrading?

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Windows activation fails after upgrading CPU and motherboard

Hello,

I get an error message trying to re-confirm Windows 10 activation after upgrading motherboard and CPU. Error message that came was: "Unable to activate Windows. We can't reactivate Windows as our servers aren't available right now. Wait for a few minutes
or try adding your Microsoft account again. Learn more".

This is now the second day in a row that it does not work.

Have you seen the same, and if yes, any suggestions for a fix?

Background:

-I was following the process recommended by Microsoft Support for the activation after motherboard and CPU upgrade.

-Before upgrade I had perfectly activated win 10.

BR,

 

Windows 10 and upgrading motherboard

Hi,



Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.



The only hardware changes that can negatively impact activation status once you upgrade to free version are the changes to the:

• CPU
• TPM
• Motherboard replacement

The following changes are examples of hardware changes that will NOT impact the activation status:

• HDD/SSD
• Video card
• Adding extra memory

Let us follow the steps suggested by Andre Da Costa (replied
on July 26, 2015) in the following thread:



Will Upgrading Motherboard After Upgrading To Windows 10 Make Me Lose My Windows License?

Will Upgrading Motherboard After Upgrading To Windows 10 Make Me Lose My Windows License?



Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows, we are glad to assist you.