Windows will not reactivate after a motherboard replacement and a Home-to-Pro reinstall

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In this example, a repaired desktop receives a fresh Windows Pro installation. The previous installation was Home with a digital license linked to the owner’s Microsoft account. The activation troubleshooter does not make Pro activate. What should be checked before assuming the linked account is broken?

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Check the edition mismatch first. Microsoft’s reactivation guidance requires the installed edition to match the license. A linked Home digital license does not become a Pro entitlement because the same account signs in after a hardware change.

Confirm the valid license and purchase records, then follow the appropriate supported installation or upgrade path. For a matching edition, use the hardware-change troubleshooter with the account associated with the digital license. Do not post the product key publicly or use unofficial activation scripts.

Windows will not reactivate after a motherboard replacement and a Home-to-Pro reinstall

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