Reactivating Windows 8 on new motherboard.

[Shidou Itsuka]

I know this has probably been asked,
But after installing my new MoBo, the Z87 G45 gaming,
I didn't have to reinstall Windows 8, I need to reactivate Windows 8, how do I do that?
Can I re-use the product key from my previous MoBo?
I don't have a disc, this was a custom build I bought online, and it already had Windows 8 Pro installed, the seller included only a paper with the product key on it.

 

[dodger46]

As long as you're only using the software on one machines at a time it should activate.
If not...
1) Press Windows key + R, then type: slui.exe 4

2) Next press the 'ENTER' key

3) Select your 'Country' from the list.

4) Choose the 'Phone Activation' option.

5) Stay on the phone (do not select/press any options) and wait for a person to help you with activation.

6) Explain your problem clearly to the support person.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

 

[Shidou Itsuka]

I can't select my country, and it's locked on Afghanistan.

 

[dodger46]

I can't select my country, and it's locked on Afghanistan.

Interesting! What Country? I'll check my list for a number for you...

 

[Shidou Itsuka]

United States

 

[dodger46]

United States

Toll Free Number
855-469-9468
Have your Product Key to hand and explain that your Mobo failed and Windows won't activate on your new one...