No, you likely won't need a new Windows copy unless there are specific issues or updates required.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems No, you likely won't need a new Windows copy unless there are specific issues or updates required.

yG4BR13L
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09-14-2016, 09:18 PM

You'd likely need a fresh Windows installation if you remove the SSD and GPU from your current build. The existing copy came with an HP PC from 2009, so compatibility would be a concern.

yG4BR13L

09-14-2016, 09:18 PM #1

You'd likely need a fresh Windows installation if you remove the SSD and GPU from your current build. The existing copy came with an HP PC from 2009, so compatibility would be a concern.

x_Renegades_x
Junior Member

09-15-2016, 10:17 PM

Ensure you possess the correct key for this version.

x_Renegades_x

09-15-2016, 10:17 PM #2

Ensure you possess the correct key for this version.

Tutterbutter88
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09-16-2016, 08:38 PM

I strongly doubt it came with one; if it did, I have no idea where to find it. Maybe I’ll have to purchase a copy.

Tutterbutter88

09-16-2016, 08:38 PM #3

I strongly doubt it came with one; if it did, I have no idea where to find it. Maybe I’ll have to purchase a copy.

BooshDev
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09-17-2016, 10:13 PM

I believe HP included Windows in their recovery tool, meaning they need a license for that version. If you didn’t receive a key, consider reaching out to HP.

BooshDev

09-17-2016, 10:13 PM #4

I believe HP included Windows in their recovery tool, meaning they need a license for that version. If you didn’t receive a key, consider reaching out to HP.

couragewolf901
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09-18-2016, 03:05 AM

It appears the information is stored in the registry under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion. The value "DigitalProductId" begins at position 52 with an offset of 52.

couragewolf901

09-18-2016, 03:05 AM #5

It appears the information is stored in the registry under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion. The value "DigitalProductId" begins at position 52 with an offset of 52.

Pyrophorion
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09-18-2016, 04:23 AM

if you are keeping an ssd and it has windows on it already then you don't. you shouldn't either if there is a non-oem key on your computer. you COULD pirate it since you (Technically) own it. (at your own risk)

Pyrophorion

09-18-2016, 04:23 AM #6

Juchi
Junior Member

09-21-2016, 02:58 PM

Ignore that request.

Juchi

09-21-2016, 02:58 PM #7

Ignore that request.

DustMC_
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09-21-2016, 05:14 PM

I suggested he could if he wished, perhaps you could just retrieve the key from your registry.

DustMC_

09-21-2016, 05:14 PM #8

I suggested he could if he wished, perhaps you could just retrieve the key from your registry.