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Hi mate. Thanks for the info. What if I clean install from a Local Account sign in instead of my Microsoft Account? Will it still Activate on my laptop automatically bearing in mind that Dell replaced the original motherboard under warranty? The general feeling on here is that it will but I thought it would be good to ask your opinion too. Like Ive said above when the Dell engineer came and replaced the faulty motherboard he gave me a card with a product key on it and told me to use it for future Activations. Ive never had to use it though...not even once. Im wondering if I change to a clean install using a Local Account that I may have to Activate Windows manually using a product key. The Dell engineer gave me a product key card after replacing the faulty motherboard which I stored away safely just in case I ever needed it but so far its never been used. That was 18 months ago and my Dell laptop warranty has expired now. Im a just a bit concerned if I do end up needing to Activate manually in case the Dell engineers product key no longer works as it was 18 months ago when he gave it to me