reinstall Windows 8 to new Motherboard

RLR1

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Jun 29, 2014
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I had installed windows 8 to an existing computer, only to discover the motherboard did not support this. After purchasing a new CPU and Motherboard, can I install the windows 8 OEM as is, or do I need a new product key to do this?
 
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Actually, it does matter a little.

Preinstalled - the path to installing on different hardware is much more difficult.
The licensing agreement from MS specifically asks about 'how did you obtain this? Preinstalled or no'. The terms are different.

Something you bought and installed? Change away!

USAFRet

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Actually, it does matter a little.

Preinstalled - the path to installing on different hardware is much more difficult.
The licensing agreement from MS specifically asks about 'how did you obtain this? Preinstalled or no'. The terms are different.

Something you bought and installed? Change away!
 
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