Windows 10: Changing the motherboard and CPU

Discus and support Changing the motherboard and CPU in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi, I'm in the process of upgrading my PC by changing the motherboard and CPU to give me the ability to get a better operating machine and possibly... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Alain Richer, Jan 21, 2025.

  1. ALAIN RICHER
    Alain Richer Win User

    Changing the motherboard and CPU


    Hi, I'm in the process of upgrading my PC by changing the motherboard and CPU to give me the ability to get a better operating machine and possibly upgrade to Win 11. I looked into my account and I can see my computer under devices, there is no product key registered with this device. The information indicated is "To be filled by O.E.M." Will this cause a problem when I reinstall Windows and activate it? I have my product key on hand...Thanks!Alain R.

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    Alain Richer, Jan 21, 2025
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  2. JAYP146
    JaYp146 Win User

    [FS][US] CPU, NForce4 skt 754 motherboard (with PCI-express slot, rare!), DDR RAM

    bump, CPU's stepping is now listed.
     
    JaYp146, Jan 21, 2025
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  3. AMOL S.
    Amol S. Win User
    Changing my MOBO and CPU a

    You will have to buy windows license if you change the motherboard, unless you made the computer originally in the first place, or bought a license key.
     
    Amol S., Jan 21, 2025
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  4. ABDUL_MALIK
    Abdul_Malik Win User

    Changing the motherboard and CPU

    Windows 10 and upgrading motherboard

    Hi,



    Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.



    The only hardware changes that can negatively impact activation status once you upgrade to free version are the changes to the:

    • CPU
    • TPM
    • Motherboard replacement
    The following changes are examples of hardware changes that will NOT impact the activation status:

    • HDD/SSD
    • Video card
    • Adding extra memory
    Let us follow the steps suggested by Andre Da Costa (replied
    on July 26, 2015) in the following thread:



    Will Upgrading Motherboard After Upgrading To Windows 10 Make Me Lose My Windows License?

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    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows, we are glad to assist you.
     
    Abdul_Malik, Jan 21, 2025
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