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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
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I understand how frustrating it is. Have you tried to backup your files and clean install Windows and try to activate Windows?
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