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Posted: 7/31/2015 3:30:04 PM EDT
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maybe re-activated, but not reinstalled.
people do it a lot because of the drivers. but I have done that multiple times with no issues. |
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Posted: 7/31/2015 4:35:55 PM EDT
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The OS on the hard drive knows it's a good, properly loaded/activated copy.
As far as it's concerned, it's not a new copy of Windows, it's just doing its standard "auto-detect new hardware" routine. Except in this case it's the mobo. The need for reinstalling the whole OS went out with Windows 7, though I think I remember XP doing the same. |
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Posted: 7/31/2015 4:45:34 PM EDT
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vista was the first to start the checking did you replace parts, reactivate.
I have windows xp images I can move from box to box and it has no idea. |
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Posted: 8/1/2015 1:37:20 AM EDT
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If you change enough hardware at once, it might require reactivation.
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Posted: 8/1/2015 7:46:59 AM EDT
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because the chipset drivers were similar to your previous board.
when making a significant change like processor and motherboard you are more likely to have a non working machine. then you would have to reinstall windoz |
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Posted: 8/1/2015 9:16:31 AM EDT
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if it doesn't boot, you still don't have to reinstall.
the repair option fixes that too. the issue is, getting the correct drivers on for your new hardware. that doesn't require a full install no matter how different it is. |
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Posted: 8/2/2015 6:08:04 AM EDT
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I changed my motherboard on Win 7 a few months ago and I had to call Microsoft to get it re-activated, which they did with no problem.
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Posted: 8/2/2015 8:59:32 AM EDT
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vista was the first to start the checking did you replace parts, reactivate. I have windows xp images I can move from box to box and it has no idea. I've had to re-authenticate XP after replacing a mobo. It has also prompted me to re-authenticate after replacing a video card. |
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Posted: 8/9/2015 4:32:23 AM EDT
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I am so glad that win7 does this.
. I just upgraded my 5yo MB and CPU and Memory And installed a new Boot SSD. and Win 7 still has not asked to be reactivated. just a few reboots and supplying the proper drivers as needed and WIN7 runs fine but way faster than it used to. oddly enough office 2010 pro did want re activation which it did instantly online without any issues. edit spoke too soon. activation popped up 30 seconds after this post. it did it online done in a couple seconds. 
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