Windows 10: Had to replace burned out mobo and lost OEM windows license
Discus and support Had to replace burned out mobo and lost OEM windows license in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Long story short:My mobo burned out.I purchased a replacement.I can't activate Windows because I apparently own an OEM version, not a retail... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by AustinHQ, Jun 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM.
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