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  1. My motherboard failed recently and now I can't reactivate Windows 10 even after running the...


    My motherboard failed recently and now I can't reactivate Windows 10 even after running the troubleshooter. The troubleshooter tells me I have changed hardware which I know and that I don't have a digital licence. I had one for the previous motherboard so where did it go?

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    Angry with Microsoft, Aug 1, 2024
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  2. Sachy2007 Win User

    Reactivation Failed

    I have just recently replaced my motherboard/processor and I reformatted my windows hard drive. I gone through the hardware changes steps, I chose the old machine listed on my account and clicked on ACTIVATE.

    It now tells me that:

    "Unable to activate Windows

    We can't reactivate Windows on this device. Try again later."

    What am I missing here?
     
    Sachy2007, Aug 1, 2024
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  3. win 10 motherboard change, reactivating windows

    Hi Famie,

    If you are planning to change your motherboard, you will still be able to activate your Windows 10. In Windows 10 version 1607, there is a feature that you can link your Microsoft account to Windows 10 digital license on your device.
    This can help you reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter if you make a significant hardware change later, such as replacing the motherboard.

    That being said, we suggest that you follow the steps given on this article
    to reactivate your Windows 10 after a hardware change.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

    If you think this was useful, do not hesitate to "mark it as an answer" to help those are facing the same problem.
     
    Janeane Cru, Aug 1, 2024
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  4. JDMills92 Win User

    My motherboard failed recently and now I can't reactivate Windows 10 even after running the...

    windows 10 failed to reactivate

    as the title suggests windows wont reactivate after i had to change my motherboard and processor and all this automated crap is just running me around in a very annoying circle, is this intentional or a failing, i would like to actually speak to someone
    with a pulse that can help.

    thank you for your time.
     
    JDMills92, Aug 1, 2024
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