Windows 10: Windows detected hardware change and won't let me activate windows 11.

Discus and support Windows detected hardware change and won't let me activate windows 11. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My old PC had windows 10 on it, but after swapping the boot SSD from 500GB to 1TB as well as a 2060 to a 4060, I decided to install windows 11 instead... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Stefan-G, Feb 6, 2024.

  1. Stefan-G Win User

    Windows detected hardware change and won't let me activate windows 11.


    My old PC had windows 10 on it, but after swapping the boot SSD from 500GB to 1TB as well as a 2060 to a 4060, I decided to install windows 11 instead using a completely different key.When trying to activate using the key, it says it detected a hardware change and I need to run the troubleshooter. When trying to run the troubleshooter I am forced to sign in to my Microsoft account. After signing in, it just tells me a hardware change was detected and gives me no option of fixing said issue, so I am not able to activate my windows.Is it possible to fix this issue?

    :)
     
    Stefan-G, Feb 6, 2024
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    hat Win User

    windows activation—hardware changed siginficantly

    From time to time on my thoroughbred PC, I get a Windows activation message that says my hardware changed siginificantly and I have to re-activate Windows. My hardware hasn't changed any more than a network card (went from a wireless g card to onboard lan to a wired network card), and the install is legit. Why is it doing this, and how can I stop it?
     
  3. 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, Feb 6, 2024
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  4. Windows detected hardware change and won't let me activate windows 11.

    Windows Activation?

    Windows will do this if it detects a significant (their word, questionable use) hardware change, and will ask you to reactivate.

    After a key has been activated X number of times, you will have to call to activate it.

    Couple of tips for the phone call: You can use your keypad, and when they're telling you keys, instead of saying "Repeat that" and "Continue" type 1 and 2. With these tips, that activation call will only last you about 4 and a half minutes.
     
    DanishDevil, Feb 6, 2024
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