http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070130-8730.html
In a nutshell, you can't swap motherboards.
Vista: Limitations of the OEM license
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EvaUnit02
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Mordib
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i've actually had great succes with my windows xp oem ringing them up the two times ive changed motherboards. both times I just said thered been a power surge and various components including my motherboard got fried. both times they didnt question me further and just gave me a new product key. I will be getting windows vista tommorrow oem, hopefully i wont be changing my motherboard for at least a couple of years but still, it is something to be aware of
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bradavon
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Like Mordib says that's the same with XP or to be precise XP with WGA (definitely SP2). Assuming you're not being a naughty boy you can just tell the truth. You're allowed to buy a new motherboard, it's just that's what WGA checks against.
I seriously doubt it's a "Vista limitation". Are they saying you can never upgrade your PC (as opposed to a new computer) ever? I doubt it. A mate at his work place had the same experience as you Mordib they gave him a new code without problem.
I seriously doubt it's a "Vista limitation". Are they saying you can never upgrade your PC (as opposed to a new computer) ever? I doubt it. A mate at his work place had the same experience as you Mordib they gave him a new code without problem.