I installed a different motherboard and windows wants me to activate a key agin? But I already purchased one?

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Varzoh

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I bought a pre built pc and i put a new motherboard in it and it wants me to activate windows I don't wanna pay for it what do I do?
Please tell me how to do it without calling Microsoft or anything like that
 
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USAFRet

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Input your original license key.
If it fails, then you'll have to call the phone robot and do it that way.
 
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And an OEM license, which is what you have, is tied to that original motherboard.
You have to go through Microsoft the get it activated.
 
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how long would that take because im a very busy person
 
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The couple of times I've had to do it....5 minutes.
 
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what number do i call?
 
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https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/326851
Windows activation: (888) 571-2048

Or go here:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/950929
 
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