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loicartur
Junior Member

10-06-2016, 07:04 AM

Hey there, friend! I just got a real Windows 8 SL 64bit OEM installer CD key. My main concern is whether my old HDD that I used to run this OS will still work after replacing it with a new one. If everything checks out, can I still activate the CD key during a fresh installation on the same motherboard?

loicartur

10-06-2016, 07:04 AM #1

Meadras
Member

139

10-10-2016, 04:13 PM

Yes, you're correct.

Meadras

10-10-2016, 04:13 PM #2

Yes, you're correct.

CloverGreen_
Member

10-11-2016, 05:27 PM

It should work as long as no other device is using the same key at that moment.

CloverGreen_

10-11-2016, 05:27 PM #3

It should work as long as no other device is using the same key at that moment.

Nevik
Member

196

10-11-2016, 10:34 PM

Note that this differs from the FPP edition, which includes multiple CDs/DVDs. I’m unsure if reactivating or reusing the key will work, though it should still function on the same motherboard.

Nevik

10-11-2016, 10:34 PM #4

Note that this differs from the FPP edition, which includes multiple CDs/DVDs. I’m unsure if reactivating or reusing the key will work, though it should still function on the same motherboard.

EtyNeth_
Junior Member

10-12-2016, 12:15 AM

Only OEM supports your motherboard, not the HDD.

EtyNeth_

10-12-2016, 12:15 AM #5

Only OEM supports your motherboard, not the HDD.

kipper101587
Member

10-12-2016, 01:20 AM

It depends on how the system tracks keys. If previous activations were saved, the new key should work despite past history.

kipper101587

10-12-2016, 01:20 AM #6

It depends on how the system tracks keys. If previous activations were saved, the new key should work despite past history.

Yesyesag_Plays
Member

132

10-12-2016, 06:58 PM

it doesn't matter what you try...if the key didn't work, you could simply call the support team and they'd provide a replacement quickly. they're quite lenient about helping people get activated.

Yesyesag_Plays

10-12-2016, 06:58 PM #7

it doesn't matter what you try...if the key didn't work, you could simply call the support team and they'd provide a replacement quickly. they're quite lenient about helping people get activated.