Upgrading my mobo

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 26, 2014

I am Upgrading some parts in my pc and I have a Pre-installed version of windows 8 oem and I cant afford a new license for it... is there anyway for me to transfer my oem to a new mobo( i am keeping my i3 2130 from my bundled pc with the oem version on it ) and I wanted to know is this possible and how would I go about doing this, when you answer please be very clear

rolli59 · Apr 26, 2014

If any problems most of the time MS allows people to re activate when they ask nicely after motherboard change.

Zombie615 · Apr 26, 2014

For around the $100 price point you can get 3 keys to a version of Windows OS of your choice. I wouldn't risk changing the pre-installed OEM OS when it's not that expensive to just go out an get a new one.

mickypheonix · Apr 26, 2014

Hi Theguywhoneedsinfo
when you install windows you will have the option to activate by phone , select that option , then you will be given a number to call microsoft and a series of codes ,
call microsoft explain what is you are doing , give them the activation codes and they will give you an alternate set of codes to activate your windows

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 26, 2014

mickypheonix :

How would it install? The OS came pre installed when I ordered my pc from Dell. I just plan on using the HDD again and I dont know how I would get OS to work can you please elaberate

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 26, 2014

rolli59 :

Even if it was pre-installed via third party manufacturer? Like my computer?

ex_bubblehead · Apr 26, 2014

Pre-installed OEM Windows 8 is permanently tied to the computer upon which it was installed and cannot be transferred to another. The key is in two parts, one of which is embedded in the motherboard BIOS by the manufacturer. A different motherboard will not have this.

mickypheonix · Apr 27, 2014

you will need to reinstall with a retail version but you should be able to activate with your key

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

mickypheonix :

But I dont think I have a key unless you are talking about finding the onebound to my motherboard

mickypheonix · Apr 27, 2014

i thought you meant you had an oem retail version , if tied to your mobo then you will have to buy a retail version

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

mickypheonix :

I talked to a Windows License Support person, and they said to contact the Windows desk and ask for reactivation. I heard if you ask nicely they might reactivate your OS.

rolli59 · Apr 27, 2014

That is what happens most of the time.

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

rolli59 :

My question is how do i deactivate my key on this to reactivate on a new mobo...well now thats my question

mickypheonix · Apr 27, 2014

they should do that for you if they reactivate your new one

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

mickypheonix :

So do I just plug in my CPU into the new mobo and then boot it up with the HDD? and contact them? Thats it?

mickypheonix · Apr 27, 2014

you will likey have to borrow a retail version or download an iso to burn to install windows with then they will hopefully give you a key to complete install and activation , call them and ask first

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

Where would I download the ISO image?

mickypheonix · Apr 27, 2014

this may help
http://www.redmondpie.com/download-windows-8-iso-x86-x64-file-directly-from-microsoft/

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

But I dont have a license how am i supposed to get the ISO if I need the license (Please word it out for me I have some trouble with these things)

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

I found a viewer that allows me to see my License key thank you micky I might come back for questions but I consider this solved

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

mickypheonix :

I thought this was solved but apparently not...for some reason the installer refuses to use my product key. And I tried using powershell and it just said my key was BBBB-BBBB-BBBB-BBBB-BBBB

rolli59 · Apr 27, 2014

Have you wiped the drive?

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

No but I think I understand why I can't get the image...I believe its because my windows is still activated...is this true because when I tried the installed micky sent me it said "cannot be used to make a retail version of windows"

rolli59 · Apr 27, 2014

Just try replacing the board and startup from the old install. Windows is good about repairing itself these days.

ThatGuyWhoNeedsInfo · Apr 27, 2014

rolli59 :

The old install? When I got my PC from Dell and booted, it instantly start with Windows 8 personalization. So what do you mean old install?

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