Windows 10: Reactivating windows

Discus and support Reactivating windows in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; In the past couple days, I finally thought I could upgrade my GPU since I've been having issues with it, while having the case opened, I thought I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by CohPah, Nov 13, 2024.

  1. CohPah Win User

    Reactivating windows


    In the past couple days, I finally thought I could upgrade my GPU since I've been having issues with it, while having the case opened, I thought I could also get rid of my 8 year old SSD which had windows 10 installed on it. So I installed a new windows 11 and used the activation key after I finished installing everything. Fast forward to 3 days later. I find a good deal on CPU, MOTHERBOARD, AND RAM. So I buy all 3 and install them with no new OS. Come to find out I can't get my full windows 11 back because I activated it for 3 days on my old motherboard/cpu. I don't want to have to pay for an

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    CohPah, Nov 13, 2024
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    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
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  3. Monk.e83 Win User
    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

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    Monk.e83, Nov 13, 2024
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  4. Boyfriend Win User

    Reactivating windows

    Does Windows 7 require reactivation if...

    He is using AMD already. He wants downgrading to AM3. Don't know why??

    If you change HDD + RAM simultaneously, Windows 7 needs to be reactivated. Only HDD cloning shouldn't require reactivation. As you are changing mobo + HDD (prehaps RAM upgrade too), you will surely require reactivation. If you have genuine license, you should reinstall OS (you might use Windows Easy Transfer). If you don't want to reinstall, you need to uninstall HDD, interfaces/system devices, and numerous other drivers (USB, HID, Portable devices, etc.), else your OS will be unstable.
    I will highly recommend to reinstall Windows 7 and enjoy your migration.

    A simple trick might be like this to avoid reactivation:
    1. Clone your HDD first and boot into Windows
    2. Use it for at least one week
    3. Replace mobo only without any other hardware change/upgrade and boot
    4. Use it for at least one week
    5. Do any other upgrade (RAM, Graphic card etc.)

    Don't do two simultaneous downgrades/upgrades to avoid reactivation.
     
    Boyfriend, Nov 13, 2024
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