new hard drive and motherboard

[Guest]

Hi
I have only had vista for a few months but wish to install a new motherboard
and hard drive. Can I still use my copy of vista or do i have to buy another
copy? I am throwing the old mother board away

A

 

[Guest]

Hi Andy,

You shouldn't have any problems using your copy of Vista on the new system.
However, when it comes to activation, you will have to do it over the phone
by speaking to an operator.
Dwarf

 

[Guest]

Upgrading your system shouldn't present any problems other than the fact
that, when you activate online, you may get a 'product key already in use'
message. The simplest thing to do is use the telephone activation option. The
telephone activation is automated and, even after going through the automated
steps, you may still be refused activation. However, if the automated system
refuses activation *don't* hang up; stay on the phone and you will be
transferred to a 'real' person. When you get to speak to the activation
technician, simply explain what you have done (changes to your system etc)
and he/she will be able to help you activate your copy of Vista.
--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User

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[Guest]

cheers Guys that is a relief.

thanks again

Upgrading your system shouldn't present any problems other than the fact
that, when you activate online, you may get a 'product key already in use'
message. The simplest thing to do is use the telephone activation option. The
telephone activation is automated and, even after going through the automated
steps, you may still be refused activation. However, if the automated system
refuses activation *don't* hang up; stay on the phone and you will be
transferred to a 'real' person. When you get to speak to the activation
technician, simply explain what you have done (changes to your system etc)
and he/she will be able to help you activate your copy of Vista.
--
John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows - Shell/User

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org

The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
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[Dustin Harper]

You should be able to reuse your Vista, and it may require a phone call
to Microsoft to re-activate it. But, why throw out the old motherboard?
Why not give it away!

 

[Guest]

yes I will, good idea. cheers

You should be able to reuse your Vista, and it may require a phone call
to Microsoft to re-activate it. But, why throw out the old motherboard?
Why not give it away!