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New Mobo means new copy of Windows?
I recently had to replace my motherboard and I was wondering if I had to get a new copy of Windows. Microsoft considers a new motherboard to be a new computer therefore would I absolutely have to buy a new copy of windows? Is there any ways around this? I've already blown almost $100 fixing my PC and I don't wanna spend anymore.
My old Mobo died so I'm not able to access the OS unless I plug the HDD into another PC, since my new Mobo is already installed.
Also worth noting, my main concern is that the PC won't be able to boot properly since the old drivers from the old Mobo are the only things on the HDD, therefore I wouldn't be able to use the troubleshooter, etc.
Thanks.
Windows 10
Last edited by rahuulem1; 28 Dec 2016 at 10:53.