Windows When Changing to New Mobo and Processor

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  HighAndDry on 19/10/2018 - 15:26

  +1

  You won't need to repurchase Win10 again, but there might be a bit of a process to activate Windows on your new hardware (if you need to):

  https://www.windowscentral.com/how-re-activate-windows-10-af…

  You need to make a Microsoft Account first, link your key with that account, and then re-activate by using that account on your new hardware.

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    alz on 19/10/2018 - 15:40

    Thanks for your reply. I will give this a go and see what happens.

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  onevstheworld on 19/10/2018 - 15:34

  +1

  Is it a retail or OEM copy of Windows? Retail copy no problems. OEM copies are tied to you original Pc, so reactivation may not be possible.

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    alz on 19/10/2018 - 15:40

    Not sure. I bought the PC used.

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      Presence on 19/10/2018 - 16:05

      Is it a name brand PC or a "white box" build?

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        alz on 19/10/2018 - 16:22

        Some custom build I bought off Gumtree.

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  hussey25 on 19/10/2018 - 15:45

  I changed my mobo and had to speak to them on live chat, they sent me an activation key which I was able to use. However, like HighandDry recommended link it to your microsoft account and it will transfer over no problem.

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  oscargamer on 19/10/2018 - 16:18

  I don't think you can simply put the ssd onto a new mobo and processor. You are likely to have to do a clean install

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  trustnoone on 19/10/2018 - 17:08

  As far as I know, it should be fine, I think the only issue is if you do it too often (not sure how often is too often lol), but theres sort of a video on Linus that talks a bit about it as they swap out hardware often for testing and videos.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3bezYerYxQ