Activation key question

[pauldimler]

Hello everyone, I have a quick question. I wanted to know if I can use the activation key off a donor computer. I WILL NOT be duplicating keys! The computer was fried after a drink was spilt onto it. I am going to be doing a new build and wanted to know if i can keep and re-use the activation key so I don't have to spend another $100 on one.


Thank you.


P.S.

This is an OEM Windows 7 activation key

 

[daship]

Nope, Different PC different key. Biggest issue is the different motherboards.

 

[pauldimler]

Damn! thanks man

 

[pauldimler]

Best answer selected by pauldimler.

 

[a little black duck]

Strictly speaking, reactivation of OEM is against their EULA. However, I had a similar experience (kids playing with water pistols inside) but after a quick call to their phone activation number, explaining why I needed to reactivate, they reset it for me and issued a new activation code. A quick phone call could save you $100.
Good luck.