Windows 10: I cannot reactive windows after changing hardware in 2nd time!

Discus and support I cannot reactive windows after changing hardware in 2nd time! in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; first time, i change MB, CPU and HDD. i can reactive my windows at this time, by license link accountbut second time, i changed hdd by new sdd, and i... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Nguyen Cong Nguyen, Sep 13, 2023.

  1. I cannot reactive windows after changing hardware in 2nd time!


    first time, i change MB, CPU and HDD. i can reactive my windows at this time, by license link accountbut second time, i changed hdd by new sdd, and i cannot reactive windows by same way as above.i saw that the device link to account is not correct that is a previous laptop, now i used PCthanks for help!

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    Nguyen Cong Nguyen, Sep 13, 2023
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  2. Rose Cal Win User

    Windows 10 reactivation on hardware changes

    Hi Florea,

    It is possible that Windows won't be able to identify your computer correctly that is why the operating system is not activated. To address your issue, we suggest that you follow the steps in this
    article on how to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Sep 13, 2023
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  3. windows 10 reactivation after hardware change

    I just changed motherboards, and When I follow the the steps listed in the "reactivate windows 10 after hardware change" support page, it gives me the message "unable to activate windows" message after I sign in and identify my device,
    with no error code, just a subheader that says "can't activate windows 10 on this device, try again later."
     
    Primero Holodon, Sep 13, 2023
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  4. I cannot reactive windows after changing hardware in 2nd time!

    Can't reactivate windows after a hardware change

    Hi,

    I didn't specifically follow the steps to prepare my device for a hardware change, I was unaware.

    My account does appear to be linked as I see this account that I purchased windows 11 on listed as the administrator.

    I have followed the steps for after the hardware change, and with the troubleshooter I get the message 'We can’t find any devices linked to your Microsoft account that can be used for reactivating the device you’re using right now. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Microsoft account you linked to the Windows 10 digital license on this device or try again later'.

    Again I didn't follow the steps to link the digital license to my account, at least to my knowledge.
     
    UoR Ov3rDose, Sep 13, 2023
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