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03-01-2022
10:19 AM
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03-04-2022
09:38 AM
by
Ric_ob
I am facing problem with reactivation of windows 10 after HDD change.
03-01-2022 10:32 AM
@rk1041 -- MIcrosoft uses a "point" system to monitor changes to your hardware since you first "activated" Windows. Changing a disk-drive should only score ONE point, while changing the network adapter will score THREE points. If your score gets too large -- FIVE? SEVEN? -- you will be asked to reactivate.
Have you made other hardware changes since Windows was activated?
You may need to reinstall Windows, and then try to "activate" again.
03-04-2022 10:53 AM
@rk1041 -- I am facing problem with reactivation of windows 10 after HDD change.
What are the details of the problem?
Did you try to reactivate?
Did it work, or what is the exact text of the error-message that was produced?