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Exchanging a genuine manufacturer part for another brand or model

Exchanging a genuine manufacturer part for another brand or model

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x_Levy789_x
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04-11-2016, 12:49 PM
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Hey! Yeah, the old Windows 7 key should still work if you give it to your friend. Just make sure they install it in a fresh partition so there are no conflicts. It should activate properly once installed.
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x_Levy789_x
04-11-2016, 12:49 PM #1

Hey! Yeah, the old Windows 7 key should still work if you give it to your friend. Just make sure they install it in a fresh partition so there are no conflicts. It should activate properly once installed.

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ThePenguGodmc
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04-11-2016, 05:54 PM
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He could possibly need to reach out to the automated Microsoft line if the deactivation wasn't done correctly.
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ThePenguGodmc
04-11-2016, 05:54 PM #2

He could possibly need to reach out to the automated Microsoft line if the deactivation wasn't done correctly.

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LorrenK
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04-11-2016, 10:42 PM
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OEM keys remain tied to the motherboard they're initially placed on until that board fails, per the EULA. It's unlikely any verification exists, so it should work as long as only one installation relies on that key.
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LorrenK
04-11-2016, 10:42 PM #3

OEM keys remain tied to the motherboard they're initially placed on until that board fails, per the EULA. It's unlikely any verification exists, so it should work as long as only one installation relies on that key.

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THE123Troll
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04-11-2016, 11:20 PM
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I thought you were running a promotion... But actually, you could give it a shot. Just maybe you'll need to contact the support team.
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THE123Troll
04-11-2016, 11:20 PM #4

I thought you were running a promotion... But actually, you could give it a shot. Just maybe you'll need to contact the support team.

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V_Angel29
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04-12-2016, 06:51 AM
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OEM keys are usually tied to specific hardware through a CRC in the BIOS. Updates to the BIOS recalculate the CRC, but changing the one won’t work, rendering the key invalid. There’s a workaround where you manually input the key to set the correct CRC, making it seem compatible with any device. Keep in mind this isn’t always done and sometimes the key can be disabled for broader use.
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V_Angel29
04-12-2016, 06:51 AM #5

OEM keys are usually tied to specific hardware through a CRC in the BIOS. Updates to the BIOS recalculate the CRC, but changing the one won’t work, rendering the key invalid. There’s a workaround where you manually input the key to set the correct CRC, making it seem compatible with any device. Keep in mind this isn’t always done and sometimes the key can be disabled for broader use.

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