Upgrading a motherboard without having to reinstall windows?

wolfguy18

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Is it possible? could I just boot into windows like normal after the upgrade? I just want to upgrade from my dying Asus P8 Z77-V LX to a ASUS B85 PRO GAMER Motherboard. Cpu is a I5 3470. Support is appreciated
 

dhvd79a

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Changing the MB you will probably have to call Microsoft for an activation code. I believe that is one of the parts that requires a new code.

It isn't a big deal to get. You call them, state you had to replace you MB and they give you a new activation code. Be prepared to give them you old one.