windows 10 My activation is whack!?

[Lonelycat]

So I just formated my pc and I'm running Windows 10 but it says my activation key is being used on a different computer. I'm assuming since I formated my puter that has something to do with it? I have the activation key but it doesn't let me use it now. I have a disk with Windows 10 from the manufacturer of my computer should I put that in or what do I do?

[Rune]

If the previous install on that computer was windows 10 as well, connect to the internet and try activation. It should reregister your computer without any problems.

[Lonelycat]

1 minute ago, Rune said:

If the previous install on that computer was windows 10 as well, connect to the internet and try activation. It should reregister your computer without any problems.

Hey rune! Thanks for helping me out lol. I messaged you for help with my graphics card but anot her fellow helped me out with that. I sure do appreciate you helping me with this dilemma though too!

[Rune]

Just now, Lonelycat said:

Hey rune! Thanks for helping me out lol. I messaged you for help with my graphics card but anot her fellow helped me out with that. I sure do appreciate you helping me with this dilemma though too!

No worries, that is what we are here for. Microsoft keeps track of hardware with windows 10 installs. So long as you didn't change the motherboard, it should automatically reactivate everything once you go online.

[Lonelycat]

2 minutes ago, Rune said:

No worries, that is what we are here for. Microsoft keeps track of hardware with windows 10 installs. So long as you didn't change the motherboard, it should automatically reactivate everything once you go online.

Oh lol I have a problem then as I did change the motherboard. Would I have buy a new one? As I said I have a windows 10 disk from the manufacturer but I'm not sure. It says "the software included on this recovery media was pre-installed on your hard drive at the factory and may only be used for backup and recovery of your cyberpower, inc. Computer system. Performance of the software is the sole responsibility of cyberpower, inc."

[Lonelycat]

I'm a total noob at this sorry

[Rune]

2 minutes ago, Lonelycat said:

Oh lol I have a problem then as I did change the motherboard. Would I have buy a new one? As I said I have a windows 10 disk from the manufacturer but I'm not sure. It says "the software included on this recovery media was pre-installed on your hard drive at the factory and may only be used for backup and recovery of your cyberpower, inc. Computer system. Performance of the software is the sole responsibility of cyberpower, inc."

In the case, you'll have to call Microsoft's activation hotline with your key handy. When they ask how many machines it is installed on, say zero (because you are deactivating that copy). Then enter your key into your machine again.

1 minute ago, Lonelycat said:

I'm a total noob at this sorry

Don't worry about it. Everyone starts somewhere.

[Rune]

To start Product Activation:

1. Go to Start, then select Settings, choose Update & security, and then select Activation.
2. If your device is not activated, the Activate by phone option will be available.

[Lonelycat]

Just now, Rune said:

In the case, you'll have to call Microsoft's activation hotline with your key handy. When they ask how many machines it is installed on, say zero (because you are deactivating that copy).

Don't worry about it. Everyone starts somewhere.

Wow! Thank you. Everyone here is so helpful.I really appreciate it and will call their holiness as soon as they're open again.

[Rune]

Just now, Lonelycat said:

Wow! Thank you. Everyone here is so helpful.I really appreciate it and will call their holiness as soon as they're open again.

I believe it is actually 24/7 because it is just a machine.

[Lonelycat]

Just now, Rune said:

I believe it is actually 24/7 because it is just a machine.

What? No way let me test this out haha.

[Lonelycat]

9 minutes ago, Rune said:

I believe it is actually 24/7 because it is just a machine.

Incredible! I followed the instructions and everything is working now! Windows is activated. This was so helpful you saved me so much time lol.

[Rune]

Just now, Lonelycat said:

Incredible! I followed the instructions and everything is working now! Windows is activated. This was so helpful you saved me so much time lol.

Not a problem! If you could mark this thread as solved or select one of my posts as best answer it would help others out to know the problem has been solved.

[Lonelycat]

1 minute ago, Rune said:

Not a problem! If you could mark this thread as solved or select one of my posts as best answer it would help others out to know the problem has been solved.

Alright cool I will and thanks again.