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Newb question about Windows 8 OEM

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yes, now windows works as one key one pc, you can however change the whole pc if you still have a key. they know when you activate it over internet.

Hello there ! 

I Know this may sound kinda stupid , but I really have no idea 

If I buy the windows OEM , install it  and activate it , and for what ever reason my HD dies or something 

Can I activate it again ? How do they know I am not installing in into multiple PCs ? I've had bad experiences in the past with Norton in the past with the whole activate through the internet bull crap .

 

Any help would be appreciated :)

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yes, now windows works as one key one pc, you can however change the whole pc if you still have a key. they know when you activate it over internet.

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At the worst case you will need to phone activate it if you need to change a major hardware component but that's about all the issues you will get :P

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