The deal is that Microsoft tracks the CPU ID with the serial number. You can indeed move it judiciously but you often have to talk with someone at Microsoft. I haven't seen a pattern on this but if you have accidentally installed the wrong serial number on a machine, its worth it to talk to someone to clear it up. Never had any issue.
But still, just know its registered to the CPU (you can move the CPU to a different motherboard and it will activate just fine). 73 On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 1:11 PM, Jim Jerzycke <kq...@verizon.net> wrote: > That's not exactly correct. > > Microsoft *will* allow a limited number of "reuses" of the disc to allow > for some system upgrades and hardware failures. I think the number is > either 3 or 5 in one year. After that you have to call them and explain why > you're reinstalling it. > > I've used the same disc to upgrade my machines numerous times, and have > never had a problem with it reactivating. > > Jim KQ6EA > > > On 11/26/2011 05:58 PM, Robert KB6QXM wrote: > >> What some of you may or may not know is that the terms of use for OEM >> copies is that if ever decide to upgrade your motherboard, the OEM will not >> reactivate. If you build one computer and nothing fails and you do not plan >> to upgrade your motherboard, then OEM is right for you, but if you want the >> ability to move the OS, then pay the difference and enjoy the capability of >> upgrading your hardware/motherboard. The OS maps to the motherboard during >> your install. >> >> My two cents for what it is worth. >> >> 73 >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.biz<http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz> >> Archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/<http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/> >> Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: >> http://www.flexradio.com/ >> >> > > ______________________________**_________________ > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.biz<http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz> > Archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/<http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/> > Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: > http://www.flexradio.com/ > -- Neal Campbell Owner Abroham Neal LLC Work: +1 540 645 5394 Mobile: +1 540 645 8171 _______________________________________________ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
