Reusing an OEM key.

[pvtblueballs]

Hello

I'm wondering if I can use an OEM key more than once, but on the same PC.

Thanks.

[Juganog]

on the exact same pc yes you can, if you have any problem use the activate via phone call function and it gives u an authentication key for the OS 

[ttam]

I've reused them on different machines. Just give it a shot

[NARAKU_KAT]

If i got a penny for every single time i formatted my winXP and reactivated with the same key......

[Razzaa]

3 mobo's and a total of 8 installs and still going strong on the same key.

[Syntaxvgm]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/181501-retrieving-your-windows-keyhow-deactivate-a-computer/

[CaffienatedBovine]

It will deactivate on the old computer, which, if it doesn't even exist anymore, probably won't be a problem.