Link Windows 10 Digital License to Microsoft Account Before Hardware Change | Password Recovery
Summary
If your Windows 10 was activated with a digital license instead of product key, you can link the digital license to your Microsoft account so you can easily re-activate Windows 10 after upgrading or replacing hardware. A significant hardware change can cause Windows 10 to lose its activation. If you’ve got the digital license linked to your Microsoft account before hardware change, you can now run the Activation Troubleshooter to re-activate your Windows 10 with ease. Linking Windows 10 digital license to Microsoft account could make activation easier after hardware change. If you forgot to link the digital license and unable to re-activate your Windows, you may need to contact Microsoft with a proof of purchase and explain that you’ve upgrade the hardware on your computer.