Quick question
Quick question
The window keys are linked to the motherboard, according to G2A.com's support information.
I don't agree much; it seems connected to your storage device it is. Very likely about that.
Stanley explained that the codes are permanently linked to the motherboard. This ensures they recognize which codes are valid and which aren't. Once installed, feedback is sent to Microsoft's database. Using it on a different board afterward won't work because it would have been used before.
Stanley: Hello, Vincent. What can I assist you with today? Vincent: I just upgraded my PC with a new motherboard and CPU, erased my SSD, formatted my HDD, and now I'm trying to reactivate Windows 8.1 Pro, but it's not working Stanley: Using the old code? Vincent: Yes, it produces an error message indicating the code was previously used on another system, but it wasn't mine: Codes are linked to the motherboard and shouldn't be transferred between devices with different boards. Vincent: I just reached out to Microsoft, and they confirmed the code was never intended for sale through G2A.com Stanley: That makes sense. The code is tied to a specific motherboard and can't be used elsewhere. Vincent: But that seems unfair, since these upgrade keys are meant for my current system. Vincent: It's not a scam; Microsoft clearly marked it as restricted for students only, and the site shouldn't sell them. I also learned about the marketplace system they use and they told me to contact G2A directly if I needed help Stanley: I'm still confused about why they require contacting G2A when the code was already tied to my machine
It seems they might be employing hardware ID locking, even though there are cases where identical keys are applied across different devices.
I don’t rely on the key for several devices. After upgrading the motherboard and CPU, I securely erased the SSD where the operating system was stored and reinstalled it.
My previous reply didn't make any sense I thought you meant game keys. Anyhow... you might want to check this out: