Windows 10: How do I re-activate Windows 10 after upgrading my PC hardware?

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  1. S. Crump Win User

    How do I re-activate Windows 10 after upgrading my PC hardware?


    Background: I bought a physical copy of Windows 8 back in 2015 and upgraded to Windows 10 for free since then. Unfortunately, I cannot find the physical paper with the product key. Windows has been running fine on my computer all these years, even after I previously changed out all the parts a few years ago. Recent Problem: Error Code 0x004F211I upgraded my parts again a week ago, including new processor and motherboard, but the same SSD with Windows 10. Since I've turned it on with the new parts, my computer keeps telling me that I need to activate Windows, and there is a watermark that won't

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    S. Crump, Oct 24, 2023
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  2. qubit Win User

    Windows 10 Activation (Insider)

    This kinda sucks. However, if one is upgrading from a retail W7/8, then it should activate on different hardware, with possible phone activation required if it's been over 120 days or whatever the timeout period is now since the last activation. Remember to erase the copy on the old hardware, of course.
     
    qubit, Oct 24, 2023
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  3. skippy258 Win User
    DOWNLOAD WINDOWS 10 NOW - Upgrade and ISO direct from microsoft

    this search might help you https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sou...o+to+get+it+activated+windows+10+blocked+keys

    From Why can't I activate Windows? - Microsoft Support

    If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free and ended up in a non-activated state, try following these steps:

    • Go to Start
      How do I re-activate Windows 10 after upgrading my PC hardware? [​IMG]
      , then select Settings > Update & security > Activation.
    • Select Go to Store, and check to see if a valid license is available for your device. If a license isn't available, you'll need to buy Windows from the Store.

      Note
      • This only applies if you haven't made changes to the hardware for your device.

    or you could hack it with a crack but please note this is always risky and you don't know what's in the hack
     
    skippy258, Oct 24, 2023
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  4. Nordic Win User

    How do I re-activate Windows 10 after upgrading my PC hardware?

    Windows 10 upgrade problem, no input accepted

    I really hate having to come here and ask for help, but I really am stumped. It hurts my geek pride. I have a PC with fairly modern hardware in it. It has a p8p67 pro in it. I have tried upgrading windows 10 on it twice now. Both times I have had the same result.

    After windows finishes upgrading it goes to the log in/set up screen. I can't do anything. No keyboard or mouse input is accepted.

    I will list some, or hopefully all, of the troubleshooting steps I have tried:
    • Move keyboard and mouse to different USB ports.
    • Try different keyboard or mouse.
    • Restart computer, repeatedly.
    • Google for related issues.
    • Update Bios, because why not.
    • Create boot media and revert to windows 7.
    The windows 10 system restore boot media works fine with keyboard and mouse. All USB ports work in windows 7. I don't know what is wrong. I suspect that windows 10 is lacking a driver of some sort, but since the computer accepts no input I have no way of checking for which driver let alone installing it.

    Please help me figure this out. If I have to revert back to windows 7 again, I am not going to get it upgraded to windows 10. Thank you in advanced.
     
    Nordic, Oct 24, 2023
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