Activating Windows 11 Pro after hardware change - troubleshoot doesn't help and all roads lead there in the end??

[Guest James B2]

Hi -1. Purchased my PC with 11 Pro start of year2. Immediately encountered issues so sent it back for repair3. Encountered activation issue RE: windows (Product ID wouldn't work and troubleshoot fairly useless in my experience - so thtat didn't do much); contacted the vendor who sent me a screenshot of my new product ID due to hardware chagnes4. Some time goes by, and then I experienced a short circuit (had to replace BOTH motherboard and processor - yikes!)5. The same issue as in 3 - thought activation settings showing xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-3345 (correct last 4 digits - of product code from 3 [url="https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/activating-windows-11-pro-after-hardware-change/506c69a1-8720-49df-9cd3-076d26da4405"]Continue reading...[/url]