Windows 10: Windows reactivation fails after motherboard and CPU change

Discus and support Windows reactivation fails after motherboard and CPU change in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I purchased a digital copy of Windows 10 in 2018 linked to my Microsoft account. I have since changed my motherboard and, a few weeks later, CPU. After... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by WouterHermans, Mar 14, 2023.

  1. Windows reactivation fails after motherboard and CPU change


    I purchased a digital copy of Windows 10 in 2018 linked to my Microsoft account. I have since changed my motherboard and, a few weeks later, CPU. After that last upgrade, Windows claims to not be activated and the activation fails 0x803FABBA. The troubleshooter claims the Windows servers are unavailable 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.How do I get my copy of Windows activated again?

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    WouterHermans, Mar 14, 2023
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  2. Jabadude Win User

    Windows 10 reactivate after motherboard and CPU change

    I changed the motherboard and CPU on my computer and the digital license reactivation isn't working. I follow all the steps, (settings - update & security - Activation - Troubleshoot - I changed hardware on this device recently) the computer I am trying
    to activate windows 10 on does not show up as one that I can choose. BUT when I go into my Microsoft account it is there under devices. Why is it not showing up as one I can choose to activate windows 10 on????
     
    Jabadude, Mar 14, 2023
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  3. Goaterino Win User
    Can't reactivate windows after changing motherboard and cpu.

    Hello,

    I recently had hardware trouble with my computer and the CPU completely failed leaving me to have to buy a new cpu and motherboard. I have tried using windows activation trouble shooter to try and reactive windows via the hardware change option but it constantly
    says failed. What can I do, doesn't make all too much sense that I would have to fork out £120 on a whole new copy of windows just for a key? Even though I'm using the original account and the original drive.
     
    Goaterino, Mar 14, 2023
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  4. JW112 Win User

    Windows reactivation fails after motherboard and CPU change

    reactivating windows after cpu/motherboard change

    Just installed a new cpu and motherboard, went to activate windows gain, but i don't have the product key. Ran the troubleshooter and clicked where it says to if you just changed your hardware and it still won't reactivate it for me. Any help is appreciated.
    Thanks.
     
    JW112, Mar 14, 2023
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