No, you don't need to purchase another Windows activation key unless your current one has expired or is no longer valid.
No, you don't need to purchase another Windows activation key unless your current one has expired or is no longer valid.
It appears the response varies based on the support representative you interact with. Generally, they seem willing to help, though sometimes you might encounter issues where changing a component triggers additional fees (personal experience).
Purchase a $3 key from eBay, visit Microsoft, and they’ll let you burn the ISO onto a USB drive using your key. Please note that Ebay keys are typically used once per Windows reinstall. I’ve only reviewed the process after checking Microsoft’s site, as I usually rely on my own ISO and activation methods.
I just spoke to the call center and turned it back on after swapping parts. I’ve never faced issues except with thick accents.
And if this happens, Microsoft could force the software to work only with specific hardware, a practice previously debated and now potentially against U.S. regulations...