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[Solved] Issues after RMAing mobo w/ Vista OEM

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Gintok   11-05-2009 at 11:34:39 AM

Greetings there. Basically I've received a recredit from a retailer in which I purchased a motherboard which had developed a fault and needed to be RMA. Problem is, I installed Vista OEM on the motherboard and activated it.

My concern is that my copy (I've heard conflicting opinions hence the topic) is locked to that particular motherboard that was RMA and that I'd need to get another copy. Had anyone had any experience with these issues?

Ever had to RMA after you activated, got a new board (both different make and model) and tried to reinstall the OEM software?

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yes, as the OEM software is tied to 1 computer (using a Hardware ID) you will need to call MS to activate the new hardware ID very simple and only takes 10mins
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fowang   11-05-2009 at 11:54:08 AM
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yes, as the OEM software is tied to 1 computer (using a Hardware ID) you will need to call MS to activate the new hardware ID very simple and only takes 10mins

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Gintok   11-05-2009 at 12:56:36 PM

Thanks for the great answer. Originally I bought the OEM software in the US (Bestbuy) but have since moved abroad. Will MS kick up a fit if I have moved from the destination of purchase. "It says for sale/usa in the US & Canada".

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fowang   11-05-2009 at 01:42:30 PM

wouldnt worry about that tell them you moved plus its a hardware upgrade which triggered the Activation you should have no problems after that

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Gintok   11-05-2009 at 01:59:35 PM

Thanks again for your input. I will let you know how it will go.

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