I transferred my hard drive on a computer newly built, when I try to log in I am prompted to activate my copy of windows again.

When I try to activate it by internet, it fails and not try to activate by phone. How can I activate my copy, and why I must in the first place? My copy of windows is installed on a computer about, I bought five years ago, he came with a serial key that could help me

Hey Shaun,

Since you have Windows 7 preinstalled on the system, you will need to contact the manufacturer for more information about activation, because the license is provided by the OEM.

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