Replaced motherboard

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    DvK

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    But it says i have to activate windows but i checked and i cant because it says its unlicensed and i really dont want to buy windows again because this annoying watermark while working
     
    DvK, Apr 13, 2018
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    If you had a legit copy of windows, it wouldn't have that water mark on it.
     
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    Replacing the motherboard could be showing Microsoft it is a different computer, probably the biggest change one can make that will not activate without a phone call to Microsoft.
     
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    bassfisher6522 Moderator

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    The key word for me that sets of a big red flag is the OP mention of the "watermark". No legit copy has that.
     
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    I have recently, change a couple of motherboards. As it happens, they were Dells. These were pre licenced with Microsoft, by Dell. There was documentation with them, should the activation go wrong, including a new, licenced, key. After installation they were already activated.

    I agree with Bass. There should not be a watermark. The OP can sort out the problem with a quick call to the MS facility.
     
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    Hey guys thanks that (some of) you were trying to help me but for some reason its just gone so i guess thats going for me
     
    DvK, Apr 14, 2018
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