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Preinstalled activation key question
Hello,
I have a notebook that came preinstalled with Windows 8. I recently had to send it in for service regarding a power issue. I wiped the hard drive before shipping it out and just got it back a few days ago. Per protocol, the service center reimaged my hard drive with the factory standard OS. What I find odd, though, is that I checked the activation key with third party software, and it's different from the one that was on the computer when I first bought it.
My question is, what happens to my old activation key? Does Microsoft "think" it's still activated on my notebook?
Thanks.