New desktop in the works (actually waiting patiently at the side of my desk). All I need is Windoze. The license I have is for an OEM/system builder version. I was hoping to transfer it to the new system, but apparently that's only possible if the motherboard and/or CPU is reused (the only part of the old one that made the transition is the optical drive and maybe a case fan or two; I don't trust the old hard drive for critical storage anymore).
Is there any way to transfer a system builder license to a new rig (I read that it could be done through officially uninstalling it from the old one), or am I out of luck? I really don't have the cash for the retail box, although I could just get another OEM disc...but I already paid for the damn thing once.
Is there any way to transfer a system builder license to a new rig (I read that it could be done through officially uninstalling it from the old one), or am I out of luck? I really don't have the cash for the retail box, although I could just get another OEM disc...but I already paid for the damn thing once.
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