Windows 10: Windows 10 Retail Key Activation - Motherboard RMA

Hello,


I recently build a new Windows 10 PC and unfortunately I experienced some issues with RAM. Long story short it seems that the motherboard on which my PC was built has a defective RAM slot and the manufacturer advised me that likely an replacement is in order RMA.


I have a Windows 10 Pro Retail Licence and product key, so I know that it can be moved from one motherboard to the other without any issues since that license is transferable. However I am unfamiliar with this process. Right now my user account is not linked to my Microsoft Account, I don't know if for this to work that what is required Microsoft Account Link or if I can simply attempt to deactivate Windows by calling Microsoft and then re-activating Windows when I install it on my new computer board.


Can anyone provide me with proper guidance?


Thank You!


- Mike

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