Google gets me undetailed answers and I just wanna know what the consequences are of not reinstalling.

  • JoesFrackinJack [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    You're probably going to have to buy a new windows license if you install a new motherboard. Your serial key is tied to it. You can get them for super cheap for $3 or so on ebay. I do recommend a fresh install personally, but it's not required in this scenario most likely.

    • regul [any]
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      4 years ago

      I was looking into this and I think there might be a way to tie it to your Microsoft account now and de-activate it for your old mobo and re-activate it for your new one?

    • Sushi_Desires
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      4 years ago

      it depends. if the os came loaded OEM this could potentially be true, but if OP bought a full license (home or pro) it should be transferrable