MoBo and Windows 10 require activation.

JaoZinis
Member

12-04-2016, 03:25 PM

so i changed my motherboard since my original motherboard died on me and now it want's me to activate windows can i reuse the original key from when i first got my pc BTW this is a custom build

JaoZinis

12-04-2016, 03:25 PM #1

so i changed my motherboard since my original motherboard died on me and now it want's me to activate windows can i reuse the original key from when i first got my pc BTW this is a custom build

ottawaveggies
Junior Member

12-11-2016, 11:09 PM

In practice, it's completely fine. The company doesn't aim to harm users when a small hardware issue occurs.

ottawaveggies

12-11-2016, 11:09 PM #2

In practice, it's completely fine. The company doesn't aim to harm users when a small hardware issue occurs.

ICrazy_PvP
Member

125

12-19-2016, 03:10 PM

That happened when I attempted to re-enter the original code, but it didn't accept it.

ICrazy_PvP

12-19-2016, 03:10 PM #3

That happened when I attempted to re-enter the original code, but it didn't accept it.

Notional
Junior Member

12-19-2016, 09:24 PM

Ensure your code is connected to your Microsoft account for login. Re-authenticate using your account, and it should start working. If issues persist, reach out to Microsoft for assistance.

Notional

12-19-2016, 09:24 PM #4

Ensure your code is connected to your Microsoft account for login. Re-authenticate using your account, and it should start working. If issues persist, reach out to Microsoft for assistance.

FuzzyMug
Senior Member

476

12-26-2016, 10:51 AM

You've connected it before, but it's not functioning.

FuzzyMug

12-26-2016, 10:51 AM #5

You've connected it before, but it's not functioning.

SrJotaGaming
Junior Member

12-26-2016, 07:00 PM

Reach out to their help desk for assistance

SrJotaGaming

12-26-2016, 07:00 PM #6

Reach out to their help desk for assistance

SofiSmile
Junior Member

01-15-2017, 11:37 AM

I'm unable to reach them.

SofiSmile

01-15-2017, 11:37 AM #7

I'm unable to reach them.

TheMinesCast51
Junior Member

01-22-2017, 01:05 PM

Only this way do I understand how to reactivate it if the two mentioned points fail (connected to email address and entering the serial key); otherwise, purchase a new one for around €10-15.

TheMinesCast51

01-22-2017, 01:05 PM #8

Only this way do I understand how to reactivate it if the two mentioned points fail (connected to email address and entering the serial key); otherwise, purchase a new one for around €10-15.

Luxa22
Member

01-22-2017, 02:50 PM

The sole choice is to reach out to Microsoft using the product key and your purchase confirmation. They will inquire a few details about the situation. Let them know your previous motherboard failed and you replaced it.

Luxa22

01-22-2017, 02:50 PM #9

Lucky_Arnout
Member

158

01-23-2017, 03:09 PM

#10

Thats because New Motherboard = New PC in Microsoft's eye's. So if you have lets say an OEM key, they are reading it as you are trying to install it on a different PC. Id call them up and see if they give you mercy. You basically have a 50-50 chance of them saying OK if your using an OEM key. Retail keys are transferable. Though you might have to call them up and have them help with that process.

Lucky_Arnout

01-23-2017, 03:09 PM #10