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Win 8.1 activation
I have Windows 8.1, bought legally a long time ago - it worked for years without any problems, recently I had to reinstall it, and now I have a problem with activation. I installed it for the first t...
Hi Powatan, changing the disk, graphics card, and reinstalling can make activation behave like the hardware changed, even if it feels like the same PC to you. First make sure you installed the same Windows 8.1 edition as the license you own. If online activation fails, try phone activation if it is still offered in your region, but also keep in mind that Windows 8.1 is out of support, so moving to a supported Windows version is the better long-term path.