I changed my motherboard and I cannot activate Windows 11 Pro

[Octavian-Codrut Popescu]

Initially I had an Alienware Aurora R16 computer which arrived with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.I then upgraded to Windows 11 Pro for which I paid CHF 159,95 (that's about 180 USD) via Microsoft Store.I now changed my motherboard (I kept the CPU) but my Windows 11 cannot be activated. I am now redirected to Windows Store.Why?Have I not purchased a retail version of Windows 11 Pro at this price? I could not find the answer and even Microsoft employees could not tell me which version of Windows I purchased.Why is this? In case what I have previously purchased (at this outrageous price) was not

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