Windows 10: Winfows wont activate after hardware change.

Discus and support Winfows wont activate after hardware change. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, I recently upgraded my system. After getting everything setup I installed Windows on my new M.2 drive. I made sure that my license was attached... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Velonici, Feb 7, 2020.

  1. Velonici Win User

    Winfows wont activate after hardware change.


    Hello,

    I recently upgraded my system. After getting everything setup I installed Windows on my new M.2 drive. I made sure that my license was attached to my account. When I try to activate windows using the troubleshooter it will come up with the 2 licenses on my account 1 on my laptop, the other my desktop. I click the box for my old desktop and after it says that "We can’t reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later.."
    I have been trying for a few days now. I even put my old SSD which still has windows installed into my girlfriends PC, who I gave my old hardware to, and windows is active there. I had no issues activating windows using her account with her old license on my old hardware. Here is a screen shot of my license info. I got Windows 10 when I upgraded from a Windows 7 pro account.


    Thanks,

    Velonici


    Winfows wont activate after hardware change. 0c04cb07-ef79-4396-8ca2-267f6eb82da6?upload=true.png


    P. S. Im also having trouble activating my girlfriends moms account as well. She got my girlfriends old hardware. But I can make a new post about that.

    :)
     
    Velonici, Feb 7, 2020
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  2. 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, Feb 7, 2020
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  3. 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., Feb 7, 2020
    #3
  4. Winfows wont activate after hardware change.

    Activation problems after hardware changes and reinstallations.

    Hi Meli,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I do appreciate your efforts and time.

    Was Windows 10 activated before re-installing it?

    Along with the suggestions provided by Greg, you can also refer the steps below.



    The only hardware changes that can negatively impact activation status once you upgrade to free version are the changes to the:

    • CPU
    • TPM
    • Motherboard replacement
    The following changes are examples of hardware changes that will NOT impact the activation status:

    • HDD/SSD
    • Video card
    • Adding extra memory
    If you replace the CPU, TPM, or Motherboard you may have to re-activate but this will not require a purchase of Windows 10.

    Why can't I activate Windows 10?:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/why-activate-windows-10

    Get help with Windows 10 activation errors:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/activation-errors-windows-10

    Can I clean re-install Windows 10 after upgrading?

    Can I clean re-install Windows 10 after upgrading?

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Feb 7, 2020
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