Re-activation of Windows 7 OEM.

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If I changed my motherboard after I activated my Windows 7 OEM. Can I still re-activate the Windows 7 OEM or do I need to buy a new one?
 

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Windows 7 x64 OEM Build 7600Intel Core i5-750 LynnfieldTeam Elite DDR3 1333 CL9 (4GB Kit) 2GB x 2 TE...HIS ATI Radeon HD 5850
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Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 x64 OEM Build 7600
CPU
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield
Motherboard
MSI P55-GD65
Memory
Team Elite DDR3 1333 CL9 (4GB Kit) 2GB x 2 TED34096M1333(H)C
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HIS ATI Radeon HD 5850
Sound Card
Onboard Sound Card
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Samsung P2250 21.5" inch
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1920x1080
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Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
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Corsair HX650W 650W
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Antec Nine-Hundred Two
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Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-GP
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Razer Lycosa
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Razer Deathadder 3500DPI
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The rules of OEM say only on one computer.
The defintion of a new computer is a new MB.
So technically, you have to buy a new OS

However
If you activate by phone, by not putting in your number when asked and unchecking the box, activate automatically when online then explain to a rep, most likely they will let you activate.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html?ltr=A
 

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Windows 10, Home Clean InstallIntel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB)...6 gbATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
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Dell XPS 420
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Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
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Dell
Memory
6 gb
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ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
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Dell SP2009W 20"
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640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
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Fan
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Dell USB Keyboard
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Dell Premium Optical USB
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DSL 2.85
More than likely yes you could re-activate but would have to talk to a Microsoft Rep. This is due to the MB being classed as a "new Computer" which is not allowed in the EULA.

If you explain that the replacement was due to a total component failure and you replaced with the closest available option they should allow the reactivation ;)
 

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Oh. Thanks for sorting these 2 things out and helping me to understand more about OEM.
 

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Windows 7 x64 OEM Build 7600Intel Core i5-750 LynnfieldTeam Elite DDR3 1333 CL9 (4GB Kit) 2GB x 2 TE...HIS ATI Radeon HD 5850
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 x64 OEM Build 7600
CPU
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield
Motherboard
MSI P55-GD65
Memory
Team Elite DDR3 1333 CL9 (4GB Kit) 2GB x 2 TED34096M1333(H)C
Graphics Card(s)
HIS ATI Radeon HD 5850
Sound Card
Onboard Sound Card
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2250 21.5" inch
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
PSU
Corsair HX650W 650W
Case
Antec Nine-Hundred Two
Cooling
Coolermaster Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-GP
Keyboard
Razer Lycosa
Mouse
Razer Deathadder 3500DPI
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