Windows remains unactivated following the CPU upgrade.

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donkey001
Junior Member

04-20-2016, 02:03 PM

I changed my CPU last night and Windows isn’t starting. I have the original license key, but using it caused an error. Can I fix this without buying a new one?

donkey001

04-20-2016, 02:03 PM #1

I changed my CPU last night and Windows isn’t starting. I have the original license key, but using it caused an error. Can I fix this without buying a new one?

Justin4531
Junior Member

04-25-2016, 11:56 AM

I haven't altered the motherboard. Did you receive an OEM key or a BOX key?

Justin4531

04-25-2016, 11:56 AM #2

I haven't altered the motherboard. Did you receive an OEM key or a BOX key?

xxuhuy
Member

129

04-25-2016, 04:32 PM

No, I only changed the CPU and did not reinstall Windows.

xxuhuy

04-25-2016, 04:32 PM #3

No, I only changed the CPU and did not reinstall Windows.

Alex__Pro
Member

04-26-2016, 05:50 PM

Only the CPU and RAM are modified. It was an OEM key.

Alex__Pro

04-26-2016, 05:50 PM #4

Only the CPU and RAM are modified. It was an OEM key.

Waffley_1254
Member

227

04-28-2016, 08:59 AM

You altered the CPU settings and then tried to boot Windows, but it didn’t activate properly. After reinstalling Windows, the issue persisted despite your efforts to troubleshoot online. That approach might have been unnecessary or ineffective.

Waffley_1254

04-28-2016, 08:59 AM #5

xISplex
Member

221

04-30-2016, 01:52 PM

Purchase a fresh key right away. OEM keys are exclusive to a single device; altering any components marks it as a different or modified build.

xISplex

04-30-2016, 01:52 PM #6

Purchase a fresh key right away. OEM keys are exclusive to a single device; altering any components marks it as a different or modified build.

ChickenPhoYou
Posting Freak

850

05-01-2016, 05:22 AM

It’s disappointing, but buying a new key wasn’t included in your budget. Are there affordable options where you can get working keys after upgrading your PC?

ChickenPhoYou

05-01-2016, 05:22 AM #7

It’s disappointing, but buying a new key wasn’t included in your budget. Are there affordable options where you can get working keys after upgrading your PC?