Windows 10: Windows activation after motherboard/cpu changeout

Discus and support Windows activation after motherboard/cpu changeout in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I just changed out my motherboard/processor, and when I go to reactivate windows, I am met with "We can't reactivate Windows as our servers aren't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by NathanH95, Jun 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM.

  1. NathanH95 Win User

    Windows activation after motherboard/cpu changeout


    I just changed out my motherboard/processor, and when I go to reactivate windows, I am met with "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."My microsoft account is has already been added and is logged in.

    :)
     
  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,
     
  3. Rose Cal Win User
    Windows 10: Fitting a new motherboard and CPU

    Hi,

    Yes, you may change your Motherboard and CPU without a problem. To resolve your issue in case you encounter a problem, we suggest that you follow the steps in this

    article
    which you can expand Activating Windows 10 after a hardware configuration change
    and you can use an Activation troubleshooter if you get activation errors. The given link is previously provided by
    'Mike P.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
  4. Tom Wahl1 Win User

    Windows activation after motherboard/cpu changeout

    Activating Windows after motherboard and cpu upgrade

    I just upgraded my motherboard and cpu, now windows won't let me activate. I have a digital license tied to my microsoft account but it won't let me install and activate with the new motherboard and cpu. I bought the license retail a long time ago and it was upgraded to windows 10. Is there any way to get it to work?
     
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