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The thread discusses whether adding RAM and installing a new graphics card will deactivate Windows 10 Pro. The initial poster is concerned about activation issues after upgrading hardware. Contributors clarify that these upgrades typically won't affect activation unless they involve changing the motherboard or CPU multiple times, which can invalidate OEM licenses. The overall sentiment is reassuring, with the original poster planning to proceed with their upgrade.
The thread discusses whether adding RAM and installing a new graphics card will deactivate Windows 10 Pro. The initial poster is concerned about activation issues after upgrading hardware. Contributors clarify that these upgrades typically won't affect activation unless they involve changing the motherboard or CPU multiple times, which can invalidate OEM licenses. The overall sentiment is reassuring, with the original poster planning to proceed with their upgrade.
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kemical
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The only time you have worry re activation is if you:
Change the motherboard.
Microsoft considers this as a new PC and if your using an OEM licence it will become invalid.
Change the CPU x 2.
If you change the cpu twice then this will again effect activation.
Change the motherboard.
Microsoft considers this as a new PC and if your using an OEM licence it will become invalid.
Change the CPU x 2.
If you change the cpu twice then this will again effect activation.
