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Windows Activation after MoBo change?




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Hi
I have some troubles with my actual socket A motherboard, i would like to change it for a new one but different brand, same chipset (VIA KT-266A).I would like to know if the windows will be deactivated if i change the MoBo, the other components will be the same than the actual one.

Thanks in advance and best wishes
Luis

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Can hardware components be changed and upgraded?

Product Activation is able to tolerate a certain degree of change in a hardware configuration by allowing a current hash value to have a degree of difference from the hash value that was originally activated. As a result, users can change their hardware without the product believing it is on a different PC than the one it was activated on. If the user completely overhauls the hardware making substantial hardware changes (even over long periods of time), reactivation may be required. In that case, users may need to contact to contact a Microsoft customer service representative by telephone to reactivate.



Got this from Microsoft's website. I would say that replacing the motherboard will probably make you have activate it again.

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I would say that replacing the motherboard will probably make you have activate it again.

You should be able to explain it though, to the person on the phone. It shouldn't be a problem.

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Yea. If you give them a good enough BS answer they will throw an activation code your way.

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Thanks for your help
Luis


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