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50Twuncle
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If I replace my motherboard - will I have to reactivate windows 7 (non-OEM) ?
The rest (memory, CPU etc) are the same as previous

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  • Notmyrealname
    Notmyrealname Posts: 4,003 Forumite
    Yes you will. Most of the key components used to generate the installation ID are on the motherboard.

    It is a painless process although you may need to do it over the phone with the automated system. The phone call is an 0800 number.
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    Is your disc the Upgrade Edition? If so, you may have to play around with the installation a little to get it to work. Perhaps the Double Install method.
    Which Motherboard did you purchase?
  • 50Twuncle
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    NiftyDigits wrote: »
    Is your disc the Upgrade Edition? If so, you may have to play around with the installation a little to get it to work. Perhaps the Double Install method.
    Which Motherboard did you purchase?

    No - it's a full version
    And I bought myself another MSI board (see previous thread "BIOS dead")
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    Ok, found it. You have a full version of Windows 7, so it's not an issue anyway.
    I'm just packing, to get a few days by the sea.

    Good luck.
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