No, you don’t need a new Windows key unless your device has been reset or lost its activation.
No, you don’t need a new Windows key unless your device has been reset or lost its activation.
I'm using an i7 3770 on an Asus P8H61 board. I activated Windows with an OEM key, which seems linked to my motherboard. Upgrading to an i7 4770K on an Asus Formula VI board (both second-hand) is planned. Since my friend isn't very tech-savvy, I'm unsure if I need another OEM key for activation. Let me know if this question fits better elsewhere.
I believe this. You could try a tool to pull out the main points and convert them to plain text, then test it in your next setup, though success isn't guaranteed.
OEM keys are linked only to that particular motherboard and cannot be transferred. If you need help, reach out to Microsoft via the activation live chat or call their activation numbers after installing Windows on your board using the key. They may grant access or deny it based on their policies. As outlined in the User Agreement, you should follow their guidelines.
Once you installed Windows, did you really need to download it once more? I thought I just required a fresh activation key to get everything working.