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HoldenStorm
Apr 02, 2025Iron Contributor
Windows Activation Error
I recently upgraded motherboard and now my windows activation is not working. Yes my Microsoft account is linked to the activation.
KapilArya
Apr 03, 2025MVP
Hello,
If you had OEM license before motherboard change, and now you changed motherboard, you need to buy new license as OEM license is tied to first motherboard it is activated on. If you've retail license, re-inserting the product key should re-activate.
Regards.