Reactivation after changing components

Question

i upgraded the motherboard in my computer and it is now asking me to re activate windows ( Error code: 0xC004F211) when i go through the app i get to the end and i get a message

Unable to activate Windows

We can’t activate your copy of Windows because the digital licence for this device has already been used to reactivate Windows

the computer has gone through multiple upgrades over time as you expect of a home desktop built for gaming how do i actually re activate without purchasing and giving more money the the **** who think this is okay

Answer 1

wo so the response is give us more money fpr a product you already own what a bunch of money grabbing **** you lot are

Answer 2

I'm sorry to hear that. Please refer to the below link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get...

If you cannot successfully activate Windows, you may need to purchase a new license or contact Microsoft by the link I provided in the earlier comment.

I apologise for any inconvenience caused to you.

Answer 3

the windows copy has been on the computer since i bought it when it was a windows 7 pc it has been through multiple upgrades 4 motherboards and it is only an issue now why do i need to purchase another copy when the user and the drive disk are still the same

Answer 4

Hello! My name is Mostafa; I will assist you today.

I’m sorry that you are experiencing this issue. If your Windows is OEM version, preinstalled Windows, the Windows license is tied to MB, and you can not activate it anymore.

If you purchased a retail license, please follow the guide at this link to activate your Windows. (Note: If you clean installed Windows, ensure you've installed the same version)

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/rea...

If that does not help, so you may call Microsoft support during work hours and ask for help from a support person.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/globa...

Please let me know if you have more questions. Thank you.

Answer 5

After replacing the motherboard, your computer will be considered a new computer.

Please try running Activation Troubleshooting and select "Recently changed this computer's hardware" to see if this works.