Windows shuts down following a motherboard replacement.

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_zaphire_
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11-12-2016, 07:27 AM

You don’t need to link the fourth account unless you want Windows to deactivate. You already have three accounts linked, so it’s safe to proceed.

_zaphire_

11-12-2016, 07:27 AM #1

You don’t need to link the fourth account unless you want Windows to deactivate. You already have three accounts linked, so it’s safe to proceed.

LivvyplayzMC
Member

11-12-2016, 12:11 PM

It should function with the boot drive you have, just verify that the new motherboard includes the necessary ports (like SATA).

LivvyplayzMC

11-12-2016, 12:11 PM #2

It should function with the boot drive you have, just verify that the new motherboard includes the necessary ports (like SATA).

Sasouki
Junior Member

11-13-2016, 11:00 AM

It doesn’t seem like an issue at all—just verify the PC starts from the disk with Windows installed. You can check the BIOS settings for details.

Sasouki

11-13-2016, 11:00 AM #3

It doesn’t seem like an issue at all—just verify the PC starts from the disk with Windows installed. You can check the BIOS settings for details.

vuur123
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11-14-2016, 08:37 AM

It will turn off unless the motherboard matches exactly... but if it does, simply re-enter the code (especially after a Windows 7 upgrade—just enter the 7s code) or contact support if it fails.

vuur123

11-14-2016, 08:37 AM #4

It will turn off unless the motherboard matches exactly... but if it does, simply re-enter the code (especially after a Windows 7 upgrade—just enter the 7s code) or contact support if it fails.

Wendy21
Junior Member

11-14-2016, 10:26 AM

It's a bit tricky depending on the key type, but it can be disabled. A solution is connecting it to a Microsoft account. Since I haven't done this before, I can't give specific steps. If three or four accounts are linked, the one with the Administrator role should be the only relevant one. Then connect an online account to the device so other users aren't affected.

Wendy21

11-14-2016, 10:26 AM #5

Kay123_
Senior Member

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11-14-2016, 05:23 PM

I faced the problem of Windows shutting down during a motherboard swap. I filed a support ticket with Microsoft, and they restored Windows 10 for me. However, I’m unsure if this will work for all users.

Kay123_

11-14-2016, 05:23 PM #6

GoonerOliver
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11-15-2016, 10:13 PM

I've encountered the problem where Windows shuts down after switching parts on my computer. I believe it's related to Windows creating a snapshot to recognize the system. I think Linus discussed something similar in a recent video.

GoonerOliver

11-15-2016, 10:13 PM #7

HeartSlap
Junior Member

11-15-2016, 11:32 PM

Your key remains active as long as it's connected to your Microsoft account.

HeartSlap

11-15-2016, 11:32 PM #8

Your key remains active as long as it's connected to your Microsoft account.

Kaden4y
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11-17-2016, 03:08 PM

I just asked this on the forum yesterday about the motherboard and CPU. Most people thought it could happen or not, and if it did, you might reach out to Microsoft for help. They might or might not be able to fix it.

Kaden4y

11-17-2016, 03:08 PM #9

jrobbs7
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11-17-2016, 04:56 PM

#10

For Windows 7 and earlier, you must re-enter the license key. Windows 10 works without issues.

jrobbs7

11-17-2016, 04:56 PM #10

For Windows 7 and earlier, you must re-enter the license key. Windows 10 works without issues.

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