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OK, got better results except it is wanting to do an upgrade so I'm letting it run. Will get back here as soon as it stops doing things.
OK, got better results except it is wanting to do an upgrade so I'm letting it run. Will get back here as soon as it stops doing things.
I'm thinking that Microsoft is not seeing the key as 'Retail' but rather Microsoft is seeing a 'OEM' key.
From post #1
From post #1PC first had Win 7 Home 32bit (retail with key)
Picture in post #7 shows RetailUpgraded PC mobo and installed new memory.
I don't think Microsoft is seeing Retail.
If my thinking is correct.
Because you have change your motherboard the 'OEM' key is not working.
Microsoft see changing motherboard as a new computer and a OEM key will only be good on the system it was first activated on.
As far as I know you can use a OEM key on another system only with Microsoft's permission.
I don't know how one would could fix this misunderstanding without calling Microsoft.
Jack
WrightWrite that key down and put in a safe place.
Is your system activated properly at this time?
Jack
Last edited by Layback Bear; 23 Dec 2017 at 02:10.