Also, do you get 6 changes or 3
2007-03-07 06:40:44 · 4 answers · asked by You may be right 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
No.
The Windows Product Activation system checks ten categories of hardware:
Display Adapter
SCSI Adapter
IDE Adapter (effectively the motherboard)
Network Adapter (NIC) and its MAC Address
RAM Amount Range (i.e., 0-64mb, 64-128mb, etc.)
Processor Type
Processor Serial Number
Hard Drive Device
Hard Drive Volume Serial Number (VSN)
CD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-ROM
I think you get 3 changes. But as long as you don't change your Network Adapter, you get 5. After that, you will have to contact Microsoft for a new activation number.
2007-03-07 06:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by greymatter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A hardware change in most cases refers to the motherboard as the motherboard constitutes a new system and will require you to reinstall Windows and/or purchase an new license.
2007-03-07 14:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by conradj213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can change your monitor and other such devices as many times as you wish.
I changed a mobo in a computer and did not have to relicense or repurchase. It just depends, I suppose.
To see if your OEM is activated, click Start -> Run and type in
%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /A
2007-03-07 14:55:09 · answer #3 · answered by Christian93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Every thing kb, mouse, monitor------------each of these has separate I/O number.
2007-03-07 14:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋