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HP Z240 Small Form Factor Workstation
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I am facing problem with reactivation of windows 10 after HDD change.

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@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.

 

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Only changed HDD and added SSD and an extra HDD. After reinstallation using cloud recovery  activation problem. 

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@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?

 

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Thanks for your support. Again a fresh installation using the same cloud recovery usb solved the problem.

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