Vista OEM Mobo Upgrade

[Matt Dockerty]

Hi,

I've had the OEM edition of Vista Ultimate 64 for about a year now. I'm
considering a motherboard upgrade (want... Phenom and wondering if there
is any legitimate way to get my current Vista system running on the new
motherboard. Can I pay for a new license and reactivate my existing
installation using that license for instance? I've had the system for a
while so the concept of reinstalling everything is quite daunting.

Cheers,
Matt

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

Windows Easy Transfer is your first option. A backup of files would let you
restore to the new system, too. Vista can use backups from other systems.
The 'complete PC backup' would not work. (Yes, you would need a new
license.)
To do this, you are stuck will reinstalling all your apps.
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[Matt Dockerty]

Oh dear. That's what I feared. Wouldn't I be able to reinstall, become
deactivated, and use the 'change product key' option to reactivate with
another OEM license?

 

[Al]

Would this not be similar to a MB failing - surely you are then allowed to
replace the MB? I recall that in XP it noted how many critical complonents
were changed and above a certain number asked for reactivation. Why not call
MS and ask - after all if a system needs 1 or 2 components replaced it does
not necessarily mean it is a "new" system - your OEM licence sticker would
still have to be on the "rejuvinated" sticker though!
Perhaps you could let us all know once you get a reply from MS?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You can reset your Windows Vista activation by performing the following:

1. Click on the Start button and in the Start Search box type in: slui.exe 4

2. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.

3. Select your Country.

4. Follow the instructions for phone activation.

5. Once completed, restart your computer.


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Microsoft MVP
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:

Hi,

I've had the OEM edition of Vista Ultimate 64 for about a year now. I'm
considering a motherboard upgrade (want... Phenom and wondering if there
is any legitimate way to get my current Vista system running on the new
motherboard. Can I pay for a new license and reactivate my existing
installation using that license for instance? I've had the system for a
while so the concept of reinstalling everything is quite daunting.

Cheers,
Matt

 

[Matt Dockerty]

Thanks Carey. So you think it's going to be possible to just change the
license key and reactivate with a new key? I hope you're right.

Peter... your computer getting fried by lightning is a rather unique case.
As Al said, MS will allow the continuation of an OEM license to a new
motherboard in the case of a fault. I'm tempted to phone and say I fried it
but I'm not a fan of lying (last of a dying breed I know). I've got my eye
on a Sapphire AMD RD790FX mobo in particular if you're interested, I've had
a good experience with my ATI RD590.

Cheers,
Matt

 

[Alias]

Thanks Carey. So you think it's going to be possible to just change the
license key and reactivate with a new key? I hope you're right.

Peter... your computer getting fried by lightning is a rather unique
case. As Al said, MS will allow the continuation of an OEM license to a
new motherboard in the case of a fault. I'm tempted to phone and say I
fried it but I'm not a fan of lying (last of a dying breed I know). I've
got my eye on a Sapphire AMD RD790FX mobo in particular if you're
interested, I've had a good experience with my ATI RD590.

Cheers,
Matt

Upgrading a computer requires a new license? Since when?

Alias

 

[Matt Dockerty]

If you specifically buy the OEM 'system builder' disk (or get it with a new
computer) then upgrading your motherboard voids the OEM license. If you
bought the more pricey retail or upgrade version you can upgrade any part of
your system and keep your license.

 

[Alias]

If you specifically buy the OEM 'system builder' disk (or get it with a
new computer) then upgrading your motherboard voids the OEM license. If
you bought the more pricey retail or upgrade version you can upgrade any
part of your system and keep your license.

Not true with the generic OEM XP. Have you read the Vista OEM EULA to
make sure you're right? If you are, that's just another reason to avoid
Vista like the plague.

Alias

 

[Matt Dockerty]

Not true with the generic OEM XP. Have you read the Vista OEM EULA to make
sure you're right? If you are, that's just another reason to avoid Vista
like the plague.

Alias

Not had it from the horses mouth but I've read it on quite a few sites /
groups etc, give it a Google. I will call MS before I upgrade just to check
it's still their policy. If you don't like Vista why are you watching the
Vista newsgroup? lol.