Windows 8.1 OEM key and new motherboard

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• Microsoft cares if I use my old OS OEM with the new motherboard?

  I am building a newish computer; Microsoft cares any longer, if I use my old OS OEM with the new motherboard? All of the previous answers to this question are all about 2011 are resolutely "affirmative", they care. I know that Microsoft has had a change of heart (at least I think) regarding their operating system. With the upcoming free update, I was hoping I could recycle my Windows 7 64 bit, an increase in the time up to 10 comes out.

  Thank you.

  Drew

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

  If its licensed manufacturer OEM System you bought, you could probably get away with the re-activation by telephone. You can always give it a try.

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• Re-using windows 7 oem on the new motherboard

  Hello I know that this question was asked a little, but I ask. I have my code and my physical drive. Right now, my windows is installed on my current motherboard. But I'm going to update my motherboard, CPU and GPU. I contacted I'd say customer live chat was not sure about it. But the person said I could use my key on a new motherboard, I just uninstall windows from my current which I was going to do. I see mixed comments on the OEM version of some people saying that it cannot be used on a system on this map a mother and can not be reused never on anything else. And others say that you can use it on a different build just uninstall etc.  I'm not seriously having to spend $100 on another windows just to update some parts.

  Hello

  Sorry to disappoint, but according to the terms of the license, a new motherboard is a new computer. The OEM of Windows version you have currently is linked to your existing motherboard. The only way you could 'reuse' it would be if you took the existing motherboard and built a new system around this motherboard and processor. It would be different if you had a full retail version of Windows 7, which is authorized to the user, so it can travel with you.

  Hope this clears the contradictory messages that you saw.

  Kind regards

  BearPup

• Windows 7 OEM on the new motherboard

  I own and Compaq Presario SG3-130UK and have recently bought a new motherboard (to add more components).

  I currently have Windows 7 Home Premium OA, and I was wondering when I put in my new motherboard, the copy of windows remains the same? Or I have to buy a new copy? And if you buy a new copy, all my files and programs will remain the same?

  Thank you very much.

  Yes, that's what I was afraid of.

  Your new motherboard is too different to use the configuration on your hard drive to boot.

  You will need to do a clean install of Windows 7 and reinstall all your programs and files.

  Paul

• How to reactivate Windows XP after you install a new motherboard?

  original title: REACTIVATE MY XP PRO AFTER INSTALLING NEW motherboard

  I had to have a new card mother installed a few days ago and after I got my CPU home and hook

  place a screen came up saying I had to re-activate my XP Pro.  Thirdly, I bought this computer custom made

  hand and was not given any o/s disc or product key, but I upgraded the operating system and it has been certified

  my Microsoft before.  How to re-enable it without the product key?

  Use Magical Jellybean Keyfinder to get your product key and then activate in the usual way.

  I assume that, by "upgrading of the o/s", you mean that you have downloaded and installed service packs or updates to security and not if you change from one version of Windows to another.

• Windows Vista HomePremuim OEM - Key not work

  recently my computer sony laptop hard drive broke, so I change the new one and then install oem Windows Vista HomePremuim but after I can not active there. My oem key comes from the sony laptop.  He says "the product key you entered dose does not seem to be a valid windows vata" product key.    now, I can only 30 days trial. only 28 days left. need help please.

  How did you install Vista?  If you have used a dvd recovery then it shouldn't require the entry of a product key.  If you are being invited to activate it, you can activate using the 25 character product key printed on the label at the bottom of the laptop or, in models later in the battery compartment.  Make sure that you do not enter a B for an 8, etc.  I suggest to use a magnifying glass and a bright light to make sure that you read the characters correctly.

  If it's a standard dvd of Windows, where did find the product key?  If it's a retail dvd, you must use one on the label on the dvd case.

• Windows vista Business OEM key product

  Hello everyone I'm starting to rebuild a computer acer laptop, I already have an OEM windows vista business CD I was wondering if there is a way to buy windows vista business product key without having to buy a new drive, I don't want to use crack to get windows vista professional and I can't find a Vista home basic oem disk for the laptop and I reallly cant afford to spend a lot of money to get a new drive for the laptop, I like windows vista professional, his safety is good since I use this laptop for my friends business and security of the files is important and this laptop supports windows aero and I do not see why need vista windows basic and in any case the main basic tone of oem vista on the laptop is on door of travel

  Hi Dawn Berlitz,

  If you have the copy of Windows Vista Business OEM of Acer, then you can contact Acer and see if they can provide you with a new product key.

  Check the link for Acer support.

  http://support.Acer.com/

  If you want to buy a new product key for Microsoft, you can contact the Microsoft order desk and check.

  Check out the links for more information:

  How to identify, locate, and replace a product key

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224

  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_replace_rrr_master?ws=support#tab2

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• I'll be able to use the Windows 7 operating system on my new motherboard with the same hard drive?

  I have a card mother broken dell and I wonder if I change for a card mother Msi or Asus, but I always use the same hard drive that have my bones inside. I'll be able to use the operating system on my new motherboard?

  Original title: Windows 7

  No, you will not be able to.

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  What is OEM software? :
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/oemsupport_1/en-GB

  Licensing FAQ:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx

• Transfer to install again SSD HD and new motherboard

  Hi all!

  I'm about to finally take the plunge and install a fast SSD on my PC as well as a few other updates (specifically, card motherboard, RAM and CPU). To get the most out of the SSD, I would spend my Win7 OS installation (ideally, installing new but holding to my files).
  I'm just wondering the best way to do it because I'm worried microsoft key that I think I'm installing a new PC (because of the new material) and gives me an error because she thinks I'm trying to install on two computers at the same time (when it's actually the same computer and I'm just moving disk hard/change of motherboard). Should I install the new SSD before the change of motherboard, remove the old installation of hard drive manually and then install the new motherboard, or is there a cleaner way to do this?
  Sorry for the confusing situation, thanks in advance for any advice.

  Allows the first contract with license.

  The license of Windows 7, you have now that you intend to transfer, done preloaded with the old motherboard that you will replace or is it a license purchased in full retail store?

  If it is a license that came with the older motherboard, you cannot transfer, because his attachment to the older motherboard.

  If it is a full commercial license, you can transfer and to reactivate it by phone.

  So, now that the set, lets assume its full of detail.

  I install the motherboard, install the SSD then continue to reinstall Windows 7 by using the original installation media on the SSD drive.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

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• Need Windows 8.1 OEM key

  My computer laptop HARD drive was broken, so it is under waarranty and they changed the HARD drive and now I want to activate my windows 8.1 but I don't have the oem key?

  How can I activate my windows again?
  Where can I find activation key windows 8.1?

  What version of Windows? Have you installed version you got with your laptop?

• Hard drive Windows 7 to transfer to the new motherboard without reinstalling

  Hey all -

  So, my goal is to transfer my old hard drive to a new motherboard without reinstalling my OS. I heard that it is possible, but difficult.

  If I find it's too intimidating, anyone know how I can do to reinstall my windows 7 if I don't have an installation disc? I got it through the .edu email and I don't know that I have the original installation file, is it possible for me to re - download without paying again?

  Install everything on the new motherboard, and then turn it on.  It should be like Windows Vista, it will take some time to sort itself, go online to get drivers etc (so ensure you have the new drivers for motherboard on hand like LAN, graphics etc. where it cannot find them online), but you shouldn't have to reinstall.  You will have to reactivate.

• Product Windows Vista Ultimate OEM key invalid for activation

  Hi, I just reformatted my laptop to the factory setting. And I can't seem to activate my windows vista Ultimate edition.

  Here's my MGADiag report...

  Diagnostic report (1.9.0027.0):
  -----------------------------------------
  Validation of Windows data-->
  Validation status: genuine
  Validation code: 0
  Code of Validation caching online: 0x0
  Windows product key: *-* - JP4Q2 - 3P9CF-H7QX9
  Windows product key hash: + P8Y/44KhzrtRHfjFE3fNu72Rec =
  Windows product ID: 89580-OEM-7244722-65469
  Windows product ID type: 8
  Windows license type: COA SLP
  The Windows OS version: 6.0.6001.2.00010100.1.0.001
  ID: {C17044C2-80DA-426C-A856-A6C90A4E63DD} (1)
  Admin: Yes
  TestCab: 0x0
  LegitcheckControl ActiveX: Registered, 1.9.42.0
  Signed by: Microsoft
  Product name: Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate
  Architecture: 0x00000000
  Build lab: 6001.vistasp1_gdr.101014 - 0432
  TTS error:
  Validation of diagnosis:
  Resolution state: n/a

  Given Vista WgaER-->
  ThreatID (s): n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: 6.0.6001.18152

  Windows XP Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  File: No.
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaTray.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  WgaLogon.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA Notifications data-->
  Cached result: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Version: N/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAExec.exe signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  OGAAddin.dll signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002

  OGA data-->
  Office status: 102
  2007 Microsoft Office system - 100 authentic
  OGA Version: N/a, 0 x 80070002
  Signed by: n/a, hr = 0 x 80070002
  Office Diagnostics: 77F760FE-153-80070002_7E90FEE8-175-80070002_025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_B4D0AA8B-920-80070057

  Data browser-->
  Proxy settings: N/A
  User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Win32)
  Default browser: C:\Program may Explorer\iexplore.exe
  Download signed ActiveX controls: fast
  Download unsigned ActiveX controls: disabled
  Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: allowed
  Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: disabled
  Allow the Internet Explorer Webbrowser control scripts: disabled
  Active scripting: allowed
  Recognized ActiveX controls safe for scripting: allowed

  Analysis of file data-->

  Other data-->
  Office details: {C17044C2-80DA-426C-A856-A6C90A4E63DD}1.9.0027.06.0.6001.2.00010100.1.0.001x 32*-*-*-*-H7QX989580-OEM-7244722-654698S-1-5-21-1674027433-3301849206-1598507935ASUSTeK Computer Inc.        G50VT American Megatrends Inc.. 213 20090421000000.000000 + 000E5333507018400F848090409Pacific Standard Time(GMT-08:00)03102100Microsoft Office system 20071219

  Content Spsys.log: 0 x 80070002

  License data-->
  The software licensing service version: 6.0.6001.18000
  Name: Windows Vista, Ultimate edition
  Description: operating system Windows - Vista, channel OEM_COA_SLP
  Activation ID: f79b5e33-4a4e-451c-9e8a-55dcc9bdb89d
  ID of the application: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
  Extended PID: 89580-00144-447-265469-02-18441-6001.0000-1352014
  Installation ID: 012592337301380811887025520531994186120556355796904652
  Processor certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43473
  Machine certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43474
  Use license URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43476
  Product key certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=43475
  Partial product key: H7QX9
  License status: licensed

  Windows Activation Technologies-->
  N/A

  --> HWID data
  Current HWID of Hash: OAAAAAEABAABAAEAAQACAAAAAwABAAEAeqggMxBKPuVmUPDr6MOyPLDm8vRoFBJlVNU8mqxWRso =

  Activation 1.0 data OEM-->
  N/A

  Activation 2.0 data OEM-->
  BIOS valid for OA 2.0: Yes, but no SLIC table
  Windows marker version: N/A
  OEMID and OEMTableID consistent: n/a
  BIOS information:
  ACPI Table name OEMID value OEMTableID value
  APIC1057 APIC 042109
  FACP 042109 FACP1057
  DBGP 042109 DBGP1057
  HPET 042109 OEMHPET
  START BOOT1057 042109
  MCFG 042109 OEMMCFG
  042109 OEMX1057 OEMX
  CO-SUBMISSION 042109 OEMECDT
  042109 OEMB1057 LASRYVITRAGE
  042109 OEMATKG ATKG
  SSDT PmRef CpuPm

  Any suggestion?

  Thank you in advance.

  Regarding

  Esmonde Pang

  What is curious, if you notice at the beginning of the report's true State.

  In any case, go to the start menu and type slui 4. Make sure you do it on an administrator account.

  In the dialog box that opens, select your location and call the Microsoft Product Activation Center. Follow the instructions that the automated phone system gives you and then try to activate it.

  Let us know what happens.

• -Vista Basic to Windows 7 - easy transfer old and new laptops

  After facing a lot of difficulty with the Vista and bluescreen mistakes, now I changed the idea of keeping vista more. Got a new laptop from Dell with Windows 7.

  Now again, the problem is, when I tried to use the transfer via the cable, the program responds to microsoft and the Service Pack update. Considering that, my vista update does not appear any new update available from the windows update menu shortcut start. I followed the instructions as stated, but again and again, I wonder the service pack update.

  I visited the Microsoft Web site to download the stand-alone software for this purpose. Is it specific to any other software available for transfer easty, that it installs old laptop with Vista Home Basic?  If the service pack is available for this specific update separately, I'll download it from microsoft and install it. I have woul like to get the good link for the same thing.

  Just for your info, I give below details of the old & new details of the laptop:
  Old - Compac Pressario C500, Vista Home Basic,
  New: Dell Inspiron 1440, Windows 7.

  Grateful for your advice on this.

  Thanks and best wishes,

  TRS Iyengar

  Incorrect Forum. Try this one instead: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and new printer?

  I bought a new printer and the installation CD says I need Windows XP service pack 3 for the printer is compatible with Windows XP.

  I know that I find the installer here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=24

  What I am concerned is the download page, it says: "this installation package is intended for it professionals and developers downloading and installing on multiple computers on a network. If you're updating a computer, please visit Windows Update at http://update.microsoft.com the"

  It is safe for me to download XP service pack 3 and install?

  Yes its safe to use the downloadable installation file.

  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  Recommend the steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3.
  Also includes troubleshooting information.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717/en-us

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Issue of license with Windows XP, a lost key and lost disk.

  I work in a church in trying to ensure that all of our licenses are legal. A few years back our Windows XP Professional and our key to Windows XP install disk have disappeared. People at that time here downloaded a copy of the internet and used a key found on the internet. Not a key that we purchased. There is always an invoice for this computer. He wasn't able to pass Windows Genuine tests. My question is, is it legal to install like this. After all, we had a license appropriate at a given time. What problems of license failed us by doing this?

  Assuming that the company that made this PC for the Church still exists and keep good records, and did not use a version without Windows license in the first place (you say you had "a good license" at the same time), you can contact the company for the correct XP Pro installation media and the right corresponding to the product key.

  If this isn't the case, you will need to purchase a legitimate copy of Windows XP Pro, which can be difficult or expensive since it is no longer available for sale through traditional channels.

  If the PC is not old and is able to run Windows 7, it is an option, too.