Can I use the same product key to re-activate windows?

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I'm thinking about upgrading my current motherboard, but I know that windows will recognize the hardware change and want to be re-activated. Can I use the same key that I had before?
 
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If it's a vendor (Dell, HP, etc.) installed version then no, you cannot reuse the key on new hardware. Any other version, as long as it is only installed and activated on one PC you may use the key to reactivate. Microsoft has relaxed the rules (but only with Windows 8) with regard to transferring OEM licenses.
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If it's a vendor (Dell, HP, etc.) installed version then no, you cannot reuse the key on new hardware. Any other version, as long as it is only installed and activated on one PC you may use the key to reactivate. Microsoft has relaxed the rules (but only with Windows 8) with regard to transferring OEM licenses.
 
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