Windows 10 Re-activate Windows 10 after hardware change - stand alone copy of windows.

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Hi, my motherboard failed and I have swapped it out for a new one with new CPU. I have installed windows 10 Pro and used the license key I have for the stand alone copy of Windows that I purchased earlier this year. The new install tells me that windows can't be activated as it is already in use on another machine. Well yes it was but that machine broke. When following the activation troubleshooter I am advised to link my account to my license in preparation for hardware changes. That would be great except the old machine broke. Yes you will see I am in an endless loop with no way out. How can I activate the new windows 10 install using the product key I have? Thanks for any assistance.

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