Do I need a new windows key?

[Special Agent 星雨]

I am currently using an i7 3770 on an Asus P8H61 motherboard. I used an OEM Windows key to activate windows, which, to my understanding means the key is tied to my motherboard.

 

However - I will be upgrading albeit a small upgrade, to an i7 4770K on an Asus Formula VI motherboard (both second hand, bought from friend). He's a way lesser tech person than I am so I can't ask him for help. Will I need to buy another OEM (or any type of) Windows Key in order to activate windows?

 

Apologies if this is post is in the wrong section.

[RadiatingLight]

I think so.

you might be able to use a program to extract the key (and get it in plain text) and then plug it into your next system and see if that works, but there's a high probability it won't.

[M.A.P]

1 minute ago, Special Agent 星雨 said:

I am currently using an i7 3770 on an Asus P8H61 motherboard. I used an OEM Windows key to activate windows, which, to my understanding means the key is tied to my motherboard.

 

However - I will be upgrading albeit a small upgrade, to an i7 4770K on an Asus Formula VI motherboard (both second hand, bought from friend). He's a way lesser tech person than I am so I can't ask him for help. Will I need to buy another OEM (or any type of) Windows Key in order to activate windows?

 

Apologies if this is post is in the wrong section.

OEM keys get tied to that specific motherboard cannot be transferable as per the User Agreement but try explaining your situation to Microsoft by contacting them through activation live chat or calling activation phone numbers after installing Windows on that mobo using your key and they may or may not allow you. As per User Agreement you shouldn't but try.

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

1 minute ago, RadiatingLight said:

I think so.

you might be able to use a program to extract the key (and get it in plain text) and then plug it into your next system and see if that works, but there's a high probability it won't.

That does not work

[Special Agent 星雨]

Just now, RadiatingLight said:

I think so.

you might be able to use a program to extract the key (and get it in plain text) and then plug it into your next system and see if that works, but there's a high probability it won't.

Do you know where I can get a program like this?

[Special Agent 星雨]

2 minutes ago, M.A.P said:

OEM keys get tied to that specific motherboard cannot be transferable as per the User Agreement but try explaining your situation to Microsoft by contacting them through activation live chat or calling activation phone numbers after installing Windows on that mobo using your key and they may or may not allow you. As per User Agreement you shouldn't but try.

After installing windows? You mean I have to download Windows 10 again? I always thought I only needed a new key to get my system up and running.

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

Just now, Special Agent 星雨 said:

Do you know where I can get a program like this?

It doesn't work coz a fingerprint of your hardware was sent to Microsoft. To attempt to recycle your license you need to call me customer support and make up some story. If your honest with them they will read off a script to tell you to go buy retail

[Special Agent 星雨]

Just now, SCHISCHKA said:

It doesn't work coz a fingerprint of your hardware was sent to Microsoft. To attempt to recycle your license you need to call me customer support and make up some story. If your honest with them they will read off a script to tell you to go buy retail

That's what I thought, OEM keys are cheap though so I guess I won't go through the trouble trying to negotiate with Microsoft.

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

Just now, Special Agent 星雨 said:

After installing windows? You mean I have to download Windows 10 again? I always thought I only needed a new key to get my system up and running.

With windows 10 you can use the installation disc to "repair" an installation. I haven't tried it with OEM, only proper enterprise edition, after changing motherboard

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

Just now, Special Agent 星雨 said:

That's what I thought, OEM keys are cheap though so I guess I won't go through the trouble trying to negotiate with Microsoft.

If you bought a non legit key off a dodgy site some people claim success arguing with customer service. FYI a key is not a license and a $20 OEM key from Hong Kong web site is not legit

[Special Agent 星雨]

Just now, SCHISCHKA said:

If you bought a non legit key off a dodgy site some people claim success arguing with customer service. FYI a key is not a license and a $20 OEM key from Hong Kong web site is not legit

I bought my key off kinguin because some youtubers recommend it too so I assume it's legit? I'm not sure, just blindly following the masses here.

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

Just now, Special Agent 星雨 said:

I bought my key off kinguin because some youtubers recommend it too so I assume it's legit? I'm not sure, just blindly following the masses here.

I'd pay no more than $1 for what they are offering. What I would really do if I did not care about proper license cannot be discussed on this forum

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

1 minute ago, Special Agent 星雨 said:

I bought my key off kinguin because some youtubers recommend it too so I assume it's legit? I'm not sure, just blindly following the masses here.

Oh and YouTube's are dumb twats. Never trust a salesman

[M.A.P]

2 hours ago, Special Agent 星雨 said:

After installing windows? You mean I have to download Windows 10 again? I always thought I only needed a new key to get my system up and running.

You should reinstall os for sure even without using oem key as the motherboard driver are different for a neat and stable experience reinstall is recommended

[Yongtjunkit]

5 hours ago, Special Agent 星雨 said:

I bought my key off kinguin because some youtubers recommend it too so I assume it's legit? I'm not sure, just blindly following the masses here.

Oem license for Windows 10 can't be transfered to another motherboard, only retail license can.

[Hensonbunch]

2 hours ago, Yongtjunkit said:

Oem license for Windows 10 can't be transfered to another motherboard, only retail license can.

i did what you are saying cant be done yesterday with no problems

 

go here https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/contactus/windows/activation/

talk to microsoft support and give them your product key they will help you

 

but i can confirm this worked for me, my OEM Windows 7 PC code was activated on a completely different machine with a windows 10 installation disc

[Cuky]

I haven't yet tried this, but on Microsoft's website it says that your license can be re-used on another system after substantial hardware change (i.e. Motherboard) starting from Anniversary update if you have connected your license with your Microsoft account.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change