Installed Windows 8 OEM / MB is now dead. Must I purchase a new OS?

duffdry · Aug 26, 2013

A few months ago I upgraded my PC with a new SSD and installed a new copy Windows (Home) 8 OEM.

Recently my computer stopped working completely and a local computer shop verified that the Motherboard is dead. There is still time left on the motherboard's warranty but I am not able to get an identical motherboard.

Am I legal in attempting to swap to a similar motherboard with all other hardware being identical? (I am also hopeful that I don't have to completely reinstall Windows)

Any help is greatly appreciated!

USAFRet · Aug 26, 2013

No you don't need to buy another copy of Windows 8.

As far as not having to reinstall....maybe. Just have to try it and see what happens.

memadmax · Aug 26, 2013

You should be fine on the licensing, if you have any doubts, call MS.
As far as reinstalling windows, thats a 50/50 chance, and the only way to find out is to throw the new motherboard in and fire it up.

duffdry · Aug 28, 2013

memadmax :

Everything worked without reinstalling windows. Thank you!

duffdry · Aug 28, 2013

memadmax :

...now if only I can figure out why it will not install one particular update...

Update for Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (KB2779768)

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