I had windows 10 pro, But after recent CPU/Motherboard upgrade windows wont let me re-activate

Michael B 0 Reputation points
2023-11-06T23:12:27.47+00:00

I recently upgraded my CPU and Motherboard. I had Windows 10 Pro on computer But windows will not re activate. I thinking about getting windows 11 since now my Motherboard and CPU will run win 11, But without win 10 being activated I cant really upgrade to win 11. How can I get Win 10 re activated?

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  1. Dave Patrick 416.4K Reputation points MVP
    2023-11-06T23:31:03.2433333+00:00

    If the hardware was replaced because of an OEM warranty issue then the pc manufacturer should provide you with a new product key. Otherwise, you may need to purchase a new product key.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reactivating-windows-after-a-hardware-change-2c0e962a-f04c-145b-6ead-fb3fc72b6665#ID0EBD=Windows_10

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