No, you don't need to purchase another Windows activation key unless your current one has expired or is no longer valid.
No, you don't need to purchase another Windows activation key unless your current one has expired or is no longer valid.
You won’t need a new Windows activation key for the upgraded system. As long as the hardware is compatible, you can use the same license as before.
You can link the activation to your Microsoft account if you wish to use the same key. This allows you to sign in and activate Windows after reinstalling on a new motherboard. If not, you can purchase it for $10 on eBay.
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For your dad’s or your own new motherboard? Yes, logging into your Microsoft account on Windows 10 can refresh the license if you reinstall or keep the drive—though results are mixed (around half successful). This method moves the key but disables it on older hardware. For that setup you’ll need a fresh license. If you skip the account process or choose another transfer method, you’ll require a new key for your machine. Alternatively, you could run unactivated Windows on one of the devices.
I bought the item at full cost to avoid wasting it. Also, I prefer not to share my MS account.
Connect it to your Microsoft account for a single sign-in after installation.
You could reach out to Microsoft via their website and inform them about your new motherboard and CPU. They often approve such changes and restore your access. This happened with my upgrade from 4770k to 8700k. However, I can't ensure the same outcome for others.