Windows 10: Windows cannot activate after motherboard change

Discus and support Windows cannot activate after motherboard change in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Split from this thread. hi i am having the revers problem, i got my pc back from the shop with a new motherboard, and my windows wouldent... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Tersseb, Nov 22, 2018.

  1. Tersseb Win User

    Windows cannot activate after motherboard change


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    hi i am having the revers problem, i got my pc back from the shop with a new motherboard, and my windows wouldent activate, it was a didgital upgtade from win 8 years ago, but now it says its win 10 pro, i bought win home online from windows shop, and installed it, but it still thinks my pc is win 10 pro and that my motherboard is the old one i replaced and wont accept my new win 100 home key, what do i do.

    :)
     
    Tersseb, Nov 22, 2018
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  2. Activate Windows 10 after motherboard change

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I built the PC myself and it is\was a retail Windows 8 Pro license upgraded to 10.

    The guide listed that I should be able to transfer the license, and following the steps given when selecting "I recently changed hardware" in the activation process it does not list my previous device to select from.

    My Microsoft account is logged in on both my old and new motherboard, and my old motherboard is unable to boot at all to deactivate or retrieve any keys.

    If my license is indeed available for transfer, how can I proceed from here?

    Thanks.
     
    Libertherme, Nov 22, 2018
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  3. Juzar_Ali Win User
    Windows 10 License (after motherboard change)

    Hi Harsh,

    Please be informed that your copy of Windows 10 should get activated automatically after changing the motherboard (once you enter the linked Microsoft Account details). But if you face any issues,
    I suggest you to go through Phone activation to activate your Windows 10 copy.



    To run Phone activation please follow the steps below:


    • Press Windows + R key.

    • Type slui 4 and hit enter.

    • Select the Country or
      Region.

    • Follow the on screen instructions.

    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have any further related query.



    Thank you.
     
    Juzar_Ali, Nov 22, 2018
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  4. Windows cannot activate after motherboard change

    windows activation after motherboard changed.

    Hi Raed,

    To reactivate your Windows 10 after changing your motherboard, we suggest that you check this
    article, and follow the Activation troubleshooter steps/instructions to resolve it.

    Another possible resolution, you may refer to this thread, and look for
    Andre Da Costa's post.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

    If you think this was useful, feel free to "mark it as an answer" to help those who are facing the same problem.
     
    Michael Gall, Nov 22, 2018
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