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can someone settle a Win7 reinstall argument?
Alright, can someone settle an argument? I've been doing battle with a "computer-guru" friend since 7 was released for retail that claims any version of 7 can be re-installed, "as new, first time" on a different computer 120+ days after being activated, just like XP can.
I told him "not true", that 7 (and like Vista) activation key is basically tied to a "snapshot" of components "taken" when installed, and phoned into MS when initially activated to prevent multiple instances of a single key being used over and over, but 120+ days apart, as can be done with XP. Swapping video or network cards, mobo or HD, triggers "Configuration has changed and now requires re-activation, you have 3 days to reactivate.." (the points system) a hefty bar tab teeters on the brink over this..