Windows 10: Windows 10 won't reactivate after hardware change/reinstall

Discus and support Windows 10 won't reactivate after hardware change/reinstall in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello, I recently upgraded my motherboard and cpu on my pc. I followed the instructions to activate Windows 10 after a hardware change, however... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by TonyDeLeone, Dec 8, 2019.

  1. Windows 10 won't reactivate after hardware change/reinstall


    Hello,


    I recently upgraded my motherboard and cpu on my pc. I followed the instructions to activate Windows 10 after a hardware change, however when picking the device on my pc via the troubleshooter to activate, it only shows my desktop with the previous motherboard. However when I log into my Microsoft account on the web, I can see my desktop with the new motherboard listed on the website.


    I have Windows 10 professional and this should be linked to my account, but anytime I try to activate via the troubleshooter it just responds back that its unable to activate and to try again later.




    Any help would be appreciated!



    Thanks,


    Tony

    :)
     
    TonyDeLeone, Dec 8, 2019
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  2. Rose Cal Win User

    Windows 10 reactivation on hardware changes

    Hi Florea,

    It is possible that Windows won't be able to identify your computer correctly that is why the operating system is not activated. To address your issue, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
    article on how to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Dec 8, 2019
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  3. zbook Win User
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    zbook, Dec 8, 2019
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  4. Windows 10 won't reactivate after hardware change/reinstall

    Activate Windows 10 after a hardware change !

    Hi !

    I ve just did a hardware change and I reactivated Windows 10 using the Microsoft account ! But I see that Windows 10 still activates on my old hardware !

    I was expecting that It won t activate any more on the old hardware ! Can anyone help me ?
     
    102a06fe-59f5-49ec-97a9-adf0bde4606f, Dec 8, 2019
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