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Windows OEM License Activation Question
Hello,
My activation problem has been resolved, however I am trying to understand how it was resolved.
My laptop came with an OEM Win 7 key.
I recently upgraded my laptop and did a clean install of 7 (not from recovery CDs), entered my Windows Product Key, but Activation failed. I figured its because of the hardware changes.
Then I tried the automated phone activation instructions, which I expected to fail, but it succeeded! I suspected Id have to talk to someone, explain that my PC had a hardwre change, but none of that was required...Anyone know what goes on behind the scenes of the phone activation?