Windows 10: I have a OEM product key for Windows, I am upgrading my motherboard so ill need a new...

I have a OEM product key for Windows, I am upgrading my motherboard so ill need a new product key, will i have to do a fresh install of windows or do i just need a new Windows key

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Can I Transfer an OEM Product Key to New PC?


I built a new PC and want to install windows 8.1. For this I need to buy a product key. I was told that OEM product keys are "married" to the motherboard for life.

But lets say I install win 8.1 and use an OEM product key yo activate it. And lets say in the future I get rid of the old motherboard and install a new motherboard. Will I be able to transfer the product key to the new motherboard? Or would I need a retail product key to transfer the key to a new PC or motherboard?

 

Regarding Transfer of Upgrade Product Key

Backstory:

1. I purchased a laptop that came with an OEM version of Windows 10 Home
2. I purchased a retail Windows 10 Pro product key and upgraded the laptop.

Question:

1. I have purchased a new laptop with an OEM version of Windows 10 home installed
   
2. I would like to transfer the Windows 10 Pro retail product key to the new laptop so I can upgrade the new laptop.
   
3. Also, I would like to restore the OEM version of Windows 10 back onto the old laptop.
4. Is there a way to do this.

 

activation of oem upgrade

This error may be due to an invalid product key. However, you can try the steps provided in these articles:

• How to Verify If You Downloaded or Installed the Latest Version Windows 10.
• Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.

If you still get the error message after following the steps in the articles, we suggest that you contact the product key distributor to request for a new one.

If you have further concerns, feel free to post