Windows 10: Windows 10 wont activate after upgrading CPU & Motherboard

Discus and support Windows 10 wont activate after upgrading CPU & Motherboard in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, I had just upgraded my PC yesterday, and now I need to re-active windows. I originally had bought a full retail version of Windows 8.1 and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JHC86, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. JHC86 Win User

    Windows 10 wont activate after upgrading CPU & Motherboard


    Hello,


    I had just upgraded my PC yesterday, and now I need to re-active windows.

    I originally had bought a full retail version of Windows 8.1 and was upgraded free to Windows 10. When I go to input my Windows 8.1 code it pops up with error code 0x803f7001 and is saying I don't have a valid digital license or product key.


    Is there any way to fix this?

    :)
     
    JHC86, Feb 22, 2021
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  2. K_Kang Win User

    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,
     
    K_Kang, Feb 22, 2021
    #2
  3. 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.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Feb 22, 2021
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  4. ZetsZets Win User

    Windows 10 wont activate after upgrading CPU & Motherboard

    windows 10 wont activate after new motherboard and cpu install.

    today i decided to install a new motherboard and cpu becuase my old motherboard stopped working and after installing windows 10 and running all the updates it wont let me activate. i get error code 0x803FA067.
     
    ZetsZets, Feb 22, 2021
    #4
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