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I just built a new desktop computer and will be installing W7-64 in a few weeks. My new computer has 4 internal HDD's that I can switch on and off. I also have an external USB HDD. Will I run into Microsoft activation issues if I run with different combinations of these hard drives? I just read a post where a guy turned off his wireless and Windows made him re-activate.
 

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You should have no problems whatsoever. If you do, give Microsoft a call and explain the situation.
 

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donnyb said:
I just built a new desktop computer and will be installing W7-64 in a few weeks. My new computer has 4 internal HDD's that I can switch on and off. I also have an external USB HDD. Will I run into Microsoft activation issues if I run with different combinations of these hard drives? I just read a post where a guy turned off his wireless and Windows made him re-activate.
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Out of curiosity, how do you switch the internals on and off, and are they for storage or for OS installs?
 

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Dell Inspiron 1520 (Laptop)/ Home (Desktop)
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Windows 7 x64 / Same
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Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 / Intel Core i7 930
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Intel 945 / Asus P6X58D-E
Memory
4GB / 6GB
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NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS / ASUS 1GB
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Whatever Dell gave me :-( / Onboard
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15.4" LCD / Crappy CRT
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I have four switches that can turn the drives on and off. I use them for different OS and backup drives.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Win 7 x64i7 920 @ 4Ghz6 GbATI 4770
OS
Win 7 x64
CPU
i7 920 @ 4Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P6T Deluxe v2
Memory
6 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 4770
Hard Drives
1 ea 750 GB
1 ea 1TB
1 ea 750 GB
1 ea 750 GB
No Raid, all SATA
PSU
Corsair TX750
Case
Coolermaster ATCS 840
Cooling
Prolimatech Megahalem
Internet Speed
30
No, should have no problems at all.
 

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donnyb said:
I have four switches that can turn the drives on and off. I use them for different OS and backup drives.
Click to expand...

Oh, using an actual switch. Similar to a KVM switch?
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 x64 / SameIntel Core 2 Duo T7250 / Intel Core i7 9304GB / 6GBNVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS / ASUS 1GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1520 (Laptop)/ Home (Desktop)
OS
Windows 7 x64 / Same
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 / Intel Core i7 930
Motherboard
Intel 945 / Asus P6X58D-E
Memory
4GB / 6GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS / ASUS 1GB
Sound Card
Whatever Dell gave me :-( / Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4" LCD / Crappy CRT
Hard Drives
Seagate 500GB SATA; 7200 RPM / Seagate 1TB SATA; 7200 RPM
PSU
N/A / OCZ Fatal1ty 550W Modular
Case
N/A / Antec 900
Cooling
Air
Mouse
Microsoft Presenter (Bluetooth)

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 x64i7 920 @ 4Ghz6 GbATI 4770
OS
Win 7 x64
CPU
i7 920 @ 4Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P6T Deluxe v2
Memory
6 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 4770
Hard Drives
1 ea 750 GB
1 ea 1TB
1 ea 750 GB
1 ea 750 GB
No Raid, all SATA
PSU
Corsair TX750
Case
Coolermaster ATCS 840
Cooling
Prolimatech Megahalem
Internet Speed
30

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 x64 / SameIntel Core 2 Duo T7250 / Intel Core i7 9304GB / 6GBNVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS / ASUS 1GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1520 (Laptop)/ Home (Desktop)
OS
Windows 7 x64 / Same
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 / Intel Core i7 930
Motherboard
Intel 945 / Asus P6X58D-E
Memory
4GB / 6GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS / ASUS 1GB
Sound Card
Whatever Dell gave me :-( / Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4" LCD / Crappy CRT
Hard Drives
Seagate 500GB SATA; 7200 RPM / Seagate 1TB SATA; 7200 RPM
PSU
N/A / OCZ Fatal1ty 550W Modular
Case
N/A / Antec 900
Cooling
Air
Mouse
Microsoft Presenter (Bluetooth)
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