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vendy-vendik
Jun 24, 2026Copper Contributor
Windows 10 activation lost after hardware change – Troubleshooter didn’t detect my linked device
Hello, I am having an issue with Windows 10 activation after replacing hardware in my PC. Before the hardware change, my Windows 10 installation was properly activated, and Windows showed tha...
wilsonjt
Jun 28, 2026Copper Contributor
Hi - I have the same issue. i purchased a digital license in 2019. I've swapped my motherboard and CPU but cannot activate Windows and have no evidence online that it was linked to my MS account.