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So, I recently installed a new motherboard in my rig, a MSI SLI Krait Edition to be precise. This led to a torrent of new problems, such as errors popping up upon startup (not really that big of an issue, I'm sure I just need to delete useless utilities) and most importantly, me having to reactivate my Windows 8.1 with an activation code that I can't find (it's here somewhere). I looked up the MS support page and was brought to an onslaught of numbers to call... I was overwhelmed. I just need to know two things. Am I boned and need to just buy a new OS? If not, who do I need to call? Also, if you find an number that originates from an English speaking country, I will love you forever because I can't get through thick accents, like Indian ones... Specifically Indian ones... So, yeah, any help would be appreciated.

CPU: i7 4790k @ 4.6 GHz Motherboard: MSI SLI Plus Krait Edition RAM: 16 GB (2x8) 1866 MHz Kingston Black Fury Series GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming Case: NZXT S340 (Black) Storage: Intel 730 Series SSD (240 GB), Seagate Barracuda (1 TB) Display: LG 24MP55 Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB for gaming (1st Player Fire Dancing for typing) Mouse: Logitech G502 Sound: Corsair Gaming 2100 Vengence 7.1 Headset Operating System: Windows 10

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Fresh install of windows would do the trick. Anytime you get a new mobo a clean install is basically required. 

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no you don't

you can activate over teh phone

If you need remote help fixing something on your computer

I can help over Teamviewer if you wish

just msg me on my profile

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Well then don't torrent problems!  :ph34r:

 

On a serious note, if you find your key (you should), you should be able to reinstall windows easily and just use that key. If you can't find it... there are ways to get it out of a past windows install (just google "find windows key in OS")

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and yes..when changing boards...u basically have to clean install

If you need remote help fixing something on your computer

I can help over Teamviewer if you wish

just msg me on my profile

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But what about the activation number? Do I need it? All I have is the damn disc.

 

Edit: I just saw the post above. I just didn't get the notification from following the topic. I guess I should have refreshed the page first.

CPU: i7 4790k @ 4.6 GHz Motherboard: MSI SLI Plus Krait Edition RAM: 16 GB (2x8) 1866 MHz Kingston Black Fury Series GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming Case: NZXT S340 (Black) Storage: Intel 730 Series SSD (240 GB), Seagate Barracuda (1 TB) Display: LG 24MP55 Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB for gaming (1st Player Fire Dancing for typing) Mouse: Logitech G502 Sound: Corsair Gaming 2100 Vengence 7.1 Headset Operating System: Windows 10

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u need the key to

If you need remote help fixing something on your computer

I can help over Teamviewer if you wish

just msg me on my profile

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otherwise there no real way to prove you actually bought it/ had it

If you need remote help fixing something on your computer

I can help over Teamviewer if you wish

just msg me on my profile

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But what about the activation number? Do I need it? All I have is the damn disc.

I did this a while ago, I think you just need the key, I just had to enter in my key and then they give you your activation number (if they ask a question like how many computers it is installed on, say 1 or something, or it will end the call).

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Call the ghost busters! For cereal though, like the others said, clean install :(

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It worked. Thanks everyone. Apparently I didn't even need the activation key anyways. No clean install required.

CPU: i7 4790k @ 4.6 GHz Motherboard: MSI SLI Plus Krait Edition RAM: 16 GB (2x8) 1866 MHz Kingston Black Fury Series GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming Case: NZXT S340 (Black) Storage: Intel 730 Series SSD (240 GB), Seagate Barracuda (1 TB) Display: LG 24MP55 Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB for gaming (1st Player Fire Dancing for typing) Mouse: Logitech G502 Sound: Corsair Gaming 2100 Vengence 7.1 Headset Operating System: Windows 10

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