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    Reusing a windows key after changing to an ssd

    I am planning on getting a new case a new psu and an ssd but I am worried that it might not accept my windows key again if I swap my OS to the ssd does anyone know if it will let me re-use my windows key? or will I have to get hold of another key.

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    Re: Reusing a windows key after changing to an ssd

    worst case you ring the freephone number and get an automated validation service if the keys rejected.

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    Re: Reusing a windows key after changing to an ssd

    if it's same mobo and CPU then you should be fine.

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    Re: Reusing a windows key after changing to an ssd

    A drive move / transfer rarely triggers activation. Vista had some really over the top triggers (a USB removable HDD triggered it once for me :|) but they massively toned it down in a patch.

    Now it's normally motherboard changing related.
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    Re: Reusing a windows key after changing to an ssd

    Ah good to hear I was worried I'd end up having to get hold of another key but I don't plan on changing my motherboard or my cpu for a while.

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    Re: Reusing a windows key after changing to an ssd

    I have done it before and it was fine for me

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