reactivate windows

Nigel Clarke 1 Reputation point
2021-10-20T09:59:42.593+00:00

I'm planning to upgrade my CPU, Motherboard and memory. How do i reactivate windows 10 when done?

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Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-10-20T12:53:14.103+00:00

    From cmd.exe you can
    slmgr /ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx
    slmgr /ato

    and done

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  2. Docs 15,141 Reputation points
    2021-10-21T01:38:52.407+00:00

    See this link:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reactivating-windows-after-a-hardware-change-2c0e962a-f04c-145b-6ead-fb3fc72b6665

    ""If you make significant hardware changes on your device, such as replacing your motherboard, Windows will no longer find a license that matches your device, and you’ll need to reactivate Windows to get it up and running.""

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  3. Limitless Technology 39,356 Reputation points
    2021-10-21T09:45:47.583+00:00

    Hi there,

    If you change more than one hardware in the PC, the windows might not reactivate on it again as it is considered as new PC.Try deactivating the windows before the process and then after the hardware change, you can use the key to reactivate windows.

    Open Settings.
    Click on Update & Security.
    Click on Activation.
    Under the "Windows" section, click the Troubleshoot option.
    Click the I changed hardware on this device recently option.
    Confirm your Microsoft account credentials

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reactivating-windows-after-a-hardware-change-2c0e962a-f04c-145b-6ead-fb3fc72b6665


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