Identify the main question related to OEM components

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Identify the main question related to OEM components

Identify the main question related to OEM components

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CobraBlizard
Member

229

04-18-2016, 07:54 AM

#1

As mentioned earlier, OEM keys are attached to the motherboard. If the motherboard changes, those keys disappear. So, if you replace the RAM, will Windows still work? I have 8GB and plan to upgrade to 16GB... Will the system shut down because of the RAM change?

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CobraBlizard

04-18-2016, 07:54 AM #1

As mentioned earlier, OEM keys are attached to the motherboard. If the motherboard changes, those keys disappear. So, if you replace the RAM, will Windows still work? I have 8GB and plan to upgrade to 16GB... Will the system shut down because of the RAM change?

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DuyD
Member

176

04-18-2016, 03:20 PM

#2

It should work as long as the RAM matches the specifications and avoids OEM modifications.

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DuyD

04-18-2016, 03:20 PM #2

It should work as long as the RAM matches the specifications and avoids OEM modifications.

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Matthew0678
Member

68

05-06-2016, 04:22 PM

#3

I wasn't using an OEM Windows 10 key. My graphics cards changed a few times, and I increased my RAM from 16GB to 32GB. It never turned off until I recently updated the CPU and motherboard. After that change, it finally did shut down.

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Matthew0678

05-06-2016, 04:22 PM #3

I wasn't using an OEM Windows 10 key. My graphics cards changed a few times, and I increased my RAM from 16GB to 32GB. It never turned off until I recently updated the CPU and motherboard. After that change, it finally did shut down.

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Hazardz4
Junior Member

12

05-14-2016, 12:55 PM

#4

Windows algorithm for changing out hardware vs getting deactivation is unknown. Linus has a video on this, it just happens after various amount of swaps and checks. You can also call them for reactivation as far as I am aware.

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Hazardz4

05-14-2016, 12:55 PM #4

Windows algorithm for changing out hardware vs getting deactivation is unknown. Linus has a video on this, it just happens after various amount of swaps and checks. You can also call them for reactivation as far as I am aware.

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Boirita
Junior Member

49

05-14-2016, 02:55 PM

#5

Thanks!

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Boirita

05-14-2016, 02:55 PM #5

Thanks!

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Kacper_Bored
Senior Member

389

05-14-2016, 04:50 PM

#6

Available only through retail channels, not OEM keys.

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Kacper_Bored

05-14-2016, 04:50 PM #6

Available only through retail channels, not OEM keys.

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Zlaf
Junior Member

36

05-16-2016, 09:57 AM

#7

Got it - no tax payment needed, so everything was clear. Thanks!

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Zlaf

05-16-2016, 09:57 AM #7

Got it - no tax payment needed, so everything was clear. Thanks!

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troppie1999
Junior Member

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05-17-2016, 04:10 PM

#8

That's correct, Ebay keys are tied to the original purchase. Once disabled, they won't work. Apologies for the oversight!

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troppie1999

05-17-2016, 04:10 PM #8

That's correct, Ebay keys are tied to the original purchase. Once disabled, they won't work. Apologies for the oversight!