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Windows 8 OEM

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JStormie
Junior Member
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05-27-2016, 05:48 PM
#1
While using my MacBook, I installed Windows 8 OEM on Bootcamp. Now that I'm building a DIY PC, I'm curious if I can move the license to the new machine instead?
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JStormie
05-27-2016, 05:48 PM #1

While using my MacBook, I installed Windows 8 OEM on Bootcamp. Now that I'm building a DIY PC, I'm curious if I can move the license to the new machine instead?

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SvendeJong
Junior Member
4
05-28-2016, 01:56 AM
#2
First remove it from Your Mac, then check if it works on the PC. Also disable the license before deleting it: http://www.howtogeek.com/124286/how-to-u...l-your-pc/
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SvendeJong
05-28-2016, 01:56 AM #2

First remove it from Your Mac, then check if it works on the PC. Also disable the license before deleting it: http://www.howtogeek.com/124286/how-to-u...l-your-pc/

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ElAlePapuh
Member
141
05-28-2016, 03:41 AM
#3
No, deleting the entire windows partition does not remove the license.
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ElAlePapuh
05-28-2016, 03:41 AM #3

No, deleting the entire windows partition does not remove the license.

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Shaggy24
Member
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05-28-2016, 10:52 PM
#4
Disable the license and then eliminate the partition.
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Shaggy24
05-28-2016, 10:52 PM #4

Disable the license and then eliminate the partition.

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PedroO_
Senior Member
522
06-01-2016, 08:50 PM
#5
That sounds like a big reset. I wonder if reaching out to Microsoft could make a difference. You still have the CD, the code, and the packaging—those might be useful.
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PedroO_
06-01-2016, 08:50 PM #5

That sounds like a big reset. I wonder if reaching out to Microsoft could make a difference. You still have the CD, the code, and the packaging—those might be useful.

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Okunino
Posting Freak
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06-02-2016, 05:43 AM
#6
Set up Windows on your new device and attempt to enable online access. If that fails, proceed with phone-based activation. They will resolve the issue for you.
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Okunino
06-02-2016, 05:43 AM #6

Set up Windows on your new device and attempt to enable online access. If that fails, proceed with phone-based activation. They will resolve the issue for you.

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905xA
Senior Member
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06-02-2016, 08:10 AM
#7
Thanks! I'll give it a shot tomorrow after setting up my PC.
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905xA
06-02-2016, 08:10 AM #7

Thanks! I'll give it a shot tomorrow after setting up my PC.

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TheLostTurtle
Junior Member
37
06-03-2016, 02:59 PM
#8
It could potentially function, though OEM keys aren't meant to be shared. This is the purpose of retail keys.
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TheLostTurtle
06-03-2016, 02:59 PM #8

It could potentially function, though OEM keys aren't meant to be shared. This is the purpose of retail keys.

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chuckaknuckle
Member
126
06-03-2016, 10:27 PM
#9
They'll handle it via phone; if the auto service doesn't work, they'll connect you to an agent. Just mention you've upgraded hardware and he'll reactivate it. Likely it won't go much further, but when you're asked about how many PCs the software runs on, pick 1 and it should activate right away.
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chuckaknuckle
06-03-2016, 10:27 PM #9

They'll handle it via phone; if the auto service doesn't work, they'll connect you to an agent. Just mention you've upgraded hardware and he'll reactivate it. Likely it won't go much further, but when you're asked about how many PCs the software runs on, pick 1 and it should activate right away.

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itiabu
Junior Member
34
06-04-2016, 04:04 AM
#10
I've tested it on my old machine. Had an OEM license that got lost after I wiped my hard drive. Called Microsoft and they said my key was pirated—“if you search it on Google it shows up as pirated.” The rep eventually suggested reaching out to Acer to resolve the issue, and I could only get in touch through their paid support. Just told them to stop and used an activator instead.
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itiabu
06-04-2016, 04:04 AM #10

I've tested it on my old machine. Had an OEM license that got lost after I wiped my hard drive. Called Microsoft and they said my key was pirated—“if you search it on Google it shows up as pirated.” The rep eventually suggested reaching out to Acer to resolve the issue, and I could only get in touch through their paid support. Just told them to stop and used an activator instead.

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