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  1. Posts : 42
    Windows 7
       #1

    activation required win10


    Hello,

    I recently changed my laptop's motherboard, and after few days windows is asking for activation. Although prior changing the motherboard everything was running just fine. I upgraded from win 7 with genuine key.
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  2. Posts : 5,478
    2004
       #2

    You could try phone activation (type slui 4 from command prompt and follow the instructions). This might work if MS are feeling lenient.

    If this doesn't work and your Windows 7 license is transferable (i.e. you bought it and it didn't come with your laptop) you could install it and upgrade again. Otherwise you'll have to buy a new license as changing your motherboard means you have a new computer in their eyes.
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  3. Posts : 42
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    halasz said:
    You could try phone activation (type slui 4 from command prompt and follow the instructions). This might work if MS are feeling lenient.

    If this doesn't work and your Windows 7 license is transferable (i.e. you bought it and it didn't come with your laptop) you could install it and upgrade again. Otherwise you'll have to buy a new license as changing your motherboard means you have a new computer in their eyes.
    so do mean when i call i shouldn't mention i changed the MB, would that help
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  4. Posts : 5,478
    2004
       #4

    fadi said:
    so do mean when i call i shouldn't mention i changed the MB, would that help
    No, I mean tell them the truth and hope for the best. According to here it should work..

    According to Gabriel Aul, Vice President of Engineering for the Windows & Devices group at Microsoft, you can then contact support from within Windows 10, explain the situation, and they’ll activate Windows 10 for you:
    How to Use Your Free Windows 10 License After Changing Your PC’s Hardware
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  5. Posts : 703
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #5

    fadi said:
    so do mean when i call i shouldn't mention i changed the MB, would that help
    Hi,

    Just to add to the advice given by Halasz :)

    If you say the motherboard is an upgrade then they will not activate as you would need to purchase a new license. If it is a like-for-like replacement of a broken motherboard then re-activation is fine. Hasn't got to be the exact same model motherboard, but it must be one of same type/series. (ie not updated technology)

    This of course is only relevant if your original Win7 was an oem license. If it was retail then you simply reinstall Win7 and activate. Don't bother with installing updates or drivers. Then upgrade to win10 again.
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  6. Posts : 5,478
    2004
       #6

    WhyMe said:
    If it was retail then you simply reinstall Win7 and activate.
    If it was retail just phone them up and they'll swap your key for a Win 10 one. I just did that.
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  7. Posts : 703
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #7

    oh...that's pretty cool...
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  8. Posts : 5,478
    2004
       #8

    WhyMe said:
    oh...that's pretty cool...
    Yeah. I was pleased.
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  9. Posts : 42
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I had to replace my the motherboard because it became dead so it was not for upgrade purpose and the license key is oem
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  10. Posts : 42
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #10

    I called microsoft activation center and the first rep wasn't helpful. Then called after few days and they helped by transferring my win 7 key to win 10 and they emailed me the key

    thanks guys
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