whats the final word on oem license reactivation

[kevinf2090]

i know that the people at pcperspective.com have already tried it, but i just want to see if any of you guys have tried it yet. will they let you reactivate after reinstallation with oem

 

[nweaver]

Final word is that it's against the EULA to swap your motherboard, but fine to replace other components. New mobo = new license needed.

even if you can it's still illegal

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: nweaver
Final word is that it's against the EULA to swap your motherboard, but fine to replace other components. New mobo = new license needed.

even if you can it's still illegal

At the risk of being pedantic, you can replace the motherboard if your previous one dies. You need to replace the motherboard with the same model or an equivalent if the same model is not available.

 

[phile]

While the OEM EULA may state that the license is tied to the motherboard, it appears MS is not strictly enforcing this requirement.

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=352&type=expert&pid=4

-phil

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: nweaver
Final word is that it's against the EULA to swap your motherboard, but fine to replace other components. New different mobo = new license needed.

even if you can it's still illegal

partially fixed ..swapping for the same as originally installed i.e. replacing dead/malfunctioning is ok

If the motherboard is replaced because it is defective, you do NOT need to acquire a new operating system license for the PC as long as the replacement motherboard is the same make/model or the same manufacturer's replacement/equivalent, as defined by the manufacturer's warranty.

from <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://oem.microsoft.com">https://oem.microsoft.com</a> ..you'll need an oem system builder login to view the faqson this..