Computer Damaged, Trying to Use Win 10 License

[Missy B.]

My custom-built desktop with a retail version of Windows 10 was badly damaged by lightning. I was able to salvage a few components but did have to buy a new mainboard and CPU as well as SSD. I couldn't very well deactivate Windows from the old SSD but I have the product serial number. I tried to enter it when installing from the media creation tool but it says the key is invalid. Can I deactivate it another way?

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