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  1. Reactivating Windows after a hardware change - Microsoft

    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 …

  2. FIX: Windows Activation issues after BIOS update or Hardware change.

    Nov 1, 2024 · Solve Windows activation issues after a BIOS update or hardware change. Follow our step-by-step instructions to reactivate Windows.

  3. Windows 10 - Digital License - No Longer Activates After Hard Drive Change

    Mar 6, 2018 · I spent an hour on the phone with Microsoft who confirmed the license is legit, however, because I replaced the hard drive I had to pay for a new license? Basically, they are …

  4. Cannot Activate Windows After Motherboard Change : r/WindowsHelp - Reddit

    Mar 4, 2023 · If you find yourself in this situation with an upgrade license, you'll need to find your original Windows 10 or 11 Home key and reinstall that version of Windows on your new …

  5. How to activate Windows 11 after Hardware change

    Oct 25, 2025 · If you have changed your computer hardware and find that your Windows has been deactivated, this post will show you how to re-activate your Windows license again.

  6. Windows 11 Pro digital license disappeared after hardware change

    Aug 21, 2025 · When trying to activate Windows, at first an error appears with the option "changed hardware," and afterwards I get a prompt to purchase a new license since activation …

  7. Fixing Windows Activation Errors After Hardware Changes

    Dec 31, 2024 · This guide will walk you through every detail of reactivating your Windows license after making hardware changes, ensuring everything is back to running smoothly.

  8. How to reactivate Windows 10 after a hardware change

    Jan 15, 2024 · However, since the original release of Windows 10, the activation process has evolved, and now, you can associate the computer's digital license to your Microsoft account …

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  9. How to Restore Windows License After Replacing a Hard Drive

    Once Windows is freshly installed on your new drive, it’s time to restore your activation. Locate the backup file you created earlier using KMSPICO. Copy it to your new system if it’s not …

  10. How To Recover A Windows License After Hard Drive Failure

    May 10, 2025 · After experiencing a hard drive failure and installing Windows 10 on a new drive, accessing the old Windows 10 key is challenging. If you previously ran Windows 7 or 8, the …