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The tag 'controller change' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about altering SATA controller modes, such as switching from AHCI to RAID. A notable thread reports that changing the controller mode can trigger Windows deactivation, though the deactivation was actually caused by subsequent system repair attempts rather than the controller change itself. This tag is relevant for users troubleshooting issues related to SATA controller configuration changes in Windows, including potential activation problems and system behavior after hardware adjustments.
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Windows 8 Changing from AHCI to RAID deactivates Windows 8 !!
Anybody else seen this behavior? Why would changing a SATA controller to a different mode (AHCI to RAID) cause Windows to become deactivated? No Hard Drive changes were made. I will give it some time to see if it comes back, but this is strange. I do have Media Center installed, possibly the...- Saltgrass
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- ahci controller change deactivation hard drive media center raid sata system repair troubleshooting windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation