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Select Product Version All ProductsWindows 10 In Windows 10 (Version 1607 or later), you can link your Microsoft account to the Windows 10 digital license on your device. This can help you reactivate Windows using the Activation troubleshooter if you make a significant hardware change later, such as replacing the motherboard.

Select the Start  button, select Settings  > Update & security  > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot. You must be signed in as an administrator.The troubleshooter will show a message that Windows can’t be activated on your device. Select I changed hardware on this device recently, and then select Next.Enter your Microsoft account and password, and then select Sign in. You’ll also need to enter the password for your local account if the Microsoft account you entered isn’t a connected account.From the list of devices that are linked to your Microsoft account, select the device that you’re currently using, select the check box next to This is the device I’m using right now, and then select Activate.If you don’t see the device you’re using in the list of results, make sure that you’re signed in using the same Microsoft account you linked to the Windows 10 digital license on your device.

The tool installs Windows using the capabilities and requirements of the media creation tool.After the clean install, Windows Defender will help keep your PC secure. Learn more.Looking to reset your PC to your factory image instead? See Repair & recovery for more options.Want to see all your apps in Windows 10? Learn how here.Signing in with a Microsoft Account? Visit Get Started with Windows 10 page for instructions.Use OneDrive to store your files? See how to save files to OneDrive by default in Windows 10.You can find apps that come standard with Windows 10 here.Other Windows 10 questions? Get help here.Your PC manufacturer contact can be found here.