Sell the motherboard and CPU. Use the Windows key for assistance.

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12-23-2017, 12:40 AM

You're selling your Asus ROG Strix Z370-F Gaming + i7 8700k. When Windows 10 installs, does the new owner have to enter the activation key? And if not, can they still view your account details when they start using Windows?

KariibikUrlxub

12-23-2017, 12:40 AM #1

BobLuvMusic
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12-23-2017, 09:28 AM

He can use any activation key he chooses and will not display your information.

BobLuvMusic

12-23-2017, 09:28 AM #2

He can use any activation key he chooses and will not display your information.

NJDcool
Member

01-03-2018, 04:23 PM

They’ll require a personal key, though if not, they’d still need to log in using your Microsoft account information because only that might be saved on any product you’re offering.

NJDcool

01-03-2018, 04:23 PM #3

They’ll require a personal key, though if not, they’d still need to log in using your Microsoft account information because only that might be saved on any product you’re offering.

mcbudder2004
Senior Member

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01-03-2018, 05:11 PM

Thanks guys. Reason why i asked is because : 1. I'm a noob pc user 2. Security is my utmost priority 3. I read somewhere the keys will be stored in UEFI

mcbudder2004

01-03-2018, 05:11 PM #4

Thanks guys. Reason why i asked is because : 1. I'm a noob pc user 2. Security is my utmost priority 3. I read somewhere the keys will be stored in UEFI

ylyes4
Senior Member

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01-04-2018, 01:26 AM

The only places they are kept, according to me, are in pre-built units where the key is burned into the BIOS/UEFI. Even if it was stored that way, no personal information would be available to anyone else—they’d just receive a standard key.

ylyes4

01-04-2018, 01:26 AM #5

ZM0NEYO43V3R
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01-04-2018, 09:25 PM

As long as the Windows license you bought is not OEM there is nothing to worry about.

ZM0NEYO43V3R

01-04-2018, 09:25 PM #6

As long as the Windows license you bought is not OEM there is nothing to worry about.

scott_is_gier
Junior Member

01-10-2018, 02:26 AM

Wow, it's an OEM because that's what my business received.

scott_is_gier

01-10-2018, 02:26 AM #7

Wow, it's an OEM because that's what my business received.

dragonboy340
Junior Member

01-10-2018, 02:50 AM

When it's an OEM model, it's connected to the motherboard and isn't easily removable. However, I reached out to Windows support and successfully transferred a license by explaining that my previous laptop had stopped working.

dragonboy340

01-10-2018, 02:50 AM #8

mr_com
Junior Member

01-10-2018, 04:03 AM

I don’t focus on the Windows key. My concern is keeping personal details like name, email, or profile picture private if someone else installs Windows on my device.

mr_com

01-10-2018, 04:03 AM #9

I don’t focus on the Windows key. My concern is keeping personal details like name, email, or profile picture private if someone else installs Windows on my device.

Cinnaarwhal__
Member

01-10-2018, 04:15 AM

#10

You can delete the linking with your MS account. Once done, it doesn’t matter. They’ll have to log in to your account to view any related information. If you sell it without Windows, they should obtain a new key if necessary. Possessing the key doesn’t provide access to account details—it only enables Windows functionality. Mobo does not retain any account information.

Cinnaarwhal__

01-10-2018, 04:15 AM #10