Windows 10: Windows wont activate now after hardware change

Discus and support Windows wont activate now after hardware change in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I build this pc back in November and using it since. I had a bad 14th Gen Intel processor and just did an RMA to get it replaced. After I did that the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by TROYSMITH007, Nov 9, 2024.

  1. Windows wont activate now after hardware change


    I build this pc back in November and using it since. I had a bad 14th Gen Intel processor and just did an RMA to get it replaced. After I did that the PC did an update and not it says my copy of Windows in Not activated. I went in and tried to reactivate it but it won't accept my product Key. This is an OEM version I bought when I did they build and have the Disc, and it has the Microsoft label with the key on it. Do have to again purchase another key for the same PC, I only have this one computer running Windows 11, they rest of mine are still running Windows 10 just fine.

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    TROYSMITH007, Nov 9, 2024
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  2. HAT
    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. Nikhar_K Win User
    Unable to activate Windows after hardware change

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Usually the error code 0xC004F213 comes when there is a hardware change done on the computer (like Motherboard or Hard drive). The Windows license is associated with the device hardware. If there is any significant hardware changes, such as replacing
    motherboard or hard drive, Windows won’t be able to recognize the license.

    I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps from the article
    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change
    and see if Windows gets activated.

    If you are using an OEM computer that came with Windows 7, and the motherboard has not been changed, then you can follow the steps to retrieve the product key that came with your OEM computer. To retrieve the product key follow the steps mentioned
    below:

    1. Type Command prompt in the search bar, that is on the taskbar.
    2. Right click on Command prompt icon and select Run as administrator.
    3. Type the command and press on Enter: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
    4. You will find the product key.

    Hope it helps.

    Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Nov 9, 2024
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  4. Windows wont activate now after hardware change

    Windows 10 wont "Activate" after hardware upgrade

    Hi, fcp4life,

    Follow the steps listed in this Support Doc.

    Reactivating Windows 10 after a hardware change

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/...

    If you made a significant hardware change to your device (such as replacing the motherboard), Windows 10 might no longer be activated and you might see the activation error codes 0x803f7001 or 0xC004C008.

    If your Original Hardware Manufacturer (OEM) changed the motherboard for you, your PC should reactivate automatically or you should be provided with a replacement product key. If you see the Activation error “Unable to reach Windows activation servers,” then
    follow the steps in this additional help article.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12440/...
     
    Smittychat., Nov 9, 2024
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