Unable to re-activate Windows after hardware change: "We can't reactivate Windows as our servers aren't available right now".

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Tobithy

Like many other people, I am having trouble re-activating windows after a hardware change (replaced Motherboard, processor, and RAM). I use the Troubleshooter and click "I changed hardware on this device recently". After entering my Microsoft account login info, it spins a bit then presents the message "Unable to activate Windows. We can't reactivate Windows as our servers aren't available right now. Wait for a few minutes or try adding your Microsoft account again." This has been going on for more than an hour, and I doubt the servers are simply down for that long.

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