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So I have OEM windows, so if I get a new motherboard, will I need to re-buy windows?

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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There is away around that. You can do a regedit hack.

 

But most times they usually work without a problem. What Windows are we talking about?

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There is away around that. You can do a regedit hack.

Is that complicated?

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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AFAIK, yes.

Well that's just stupid. Stupid Microsoft

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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So I have OEM windows, so if I get a new motherboard, will I need to re-buy windows?

What type of Windows is it you have?

 

I used the same Windows key when i built my new computer as i did for my last one. 

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Eh, it's not entirely Microsoft's fault for that. It's because of desktop and laptop manufacturers to tie the key to the system.

They should make it more clear that OEM is different than full

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Is that complicated?

 

Nevermind. I just took a look in my tech drawers for the disc. What I had was a update Version and not a OEM. Sorry about that. 

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What type of Windows is it you have?

I used the same Windows key when i built my new computer as i did for my last one.

It's OEM windows 8.1 64 bit

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Nevermind. I just took a look in my tech drawers for the disc. What I had was a update Version and not a OEM

Oh. I really don't want to spend another 100$ on windows...

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Oh. I really don't want to spend another 100$ on windows...

 get it from g2a for like 10 bucks. They are somewhat legit.

 

https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html

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It's usually common knowledge (at least becoming to be) that OEM means it's tied to the motherboard.

Hmm, well I was a non techie.

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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You should be able to reuse it.

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You should be able to reuse it.

Should, but I can't

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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It's OEM windows 8.1 64 bit

Is it home? pro? etc

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HDD: 2TB WD Blue  GPU: Asus RTX4070 Dual Evo PSU: Corsair RM850X

 

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Is it home? pro? etc

System builder

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Should, but I can't

 

 

 

Did you try it? I worked for me once on Windows XP. And yes, that time it said OEM and not update version :D.

 

Almost forgot my Office 2010 on the PC I am using right now is a OEM version and I could activate over phone. 

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Is it home? pro? etc

Technically, there is no Windows 8.1 Home. Just 8.1, 8,1 Pro, and 8.1 Media Center Edition. ;)

 

Should, but I can't

Huh. I used the same Windows 7 Home Premium OEM key 3 times (on the same basic set of hardware though).

Main rig on profile

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Sleeper HP Pavilion A6137C

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OptiPlex 7040M

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Did you try it? I worked for me once on Windows XP. And yes, that time it said OEM and not update version :D.

Almost forgot my Office 2010 on the PC I am using right now is a OEM version and I could activate over phone.

haven't tried it, haven't gotten the new mb

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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Technically, there is no Windows 8.1 Home. Just 8.1, 8,1 Pro, and 8.1 Media Center Edition. ;)

Huh. I used the same Windows 7 Home Premium OEM key 3 times (on the same basic set of hardware though).

I haven't tried it.

Did you change mb tho?

n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said:  "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters.  I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside."

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System builder

You should be able to install it just fine then. 

Main Rig - Case: Fractal Design Pop Air XL Motherboard: Asus TUF B650 Plus WIFI CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 RAM: Corsair Nautilus 240 RAM: Corsair Vengeance 16GB 3000MHz32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 6000MHz  SSD: 1 TB 1TB Samsung 990 Pro NVMe

HDD: 2TB WD Blue  GPU: Asus RTX4070 Dual Evo PSU: Corsair RM850X

 

Corsair 200R Front Bezel Mod

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I have a couple OEM win 7 copies, I've reinstalled them tons of times.  Not sure if 8.1 is the same but when activating 7, it would say can't activate then give a number to call.  You call the number and it walks you through activating it on your new install. 

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