Windows 10: Windows 8.1 Activation Failing

I have put Windows 8.1 back on my main computer because Windows 10 has now re-booted overnight for updates 3 times and lost my work, Windows 8.1 allows me to download updates and choose when to install them, goodness knows why Windows 10 won't do that.I installed from my original retail DVD using the card included with it with the product key on. Installation was fine but I now keep getting messages that it can't activate, the latest saying is is an update version, which it isn't.I cannot find out how to activate by 'phone.Are the activation servers down? This is annoying with a full retail co

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Windows 8 Pro Retail => Windows 10 Pro (Free upgrade) Fails Activation after hardware change

Hi,

I bought 2 retail licenses (one for my desktop and one for my laptop) for Windows 8 several years ago and upgraded to Windows 10 (via the free upgrade). Recently I had to change some hardware (motherboard) and I get the following error code when trying to
activate Windows: 0xC004C003.

I have tried the following, all of which have failed.

1. Troubeshoot -> I recently changed hardware on this device (I can only see my Laptop License and not my desktop)
2. Provided the Installation ID (via phone helpdesk) on two occasions.

First help desk technician suggested I buy a new Windows License and the second suggested I reinstall and use Windows 8. Both suggestions from help desk are ridiculous.

How do I proceed without having to:

1. Pay for a license I should technically already have
2. Downgrade back to Windows 8 (loose time / data)