Solved Change Window 8.1 OEM key for a retail window 8.1 key

Bauxno

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Hi I recently bought a window 8.1oem key and since I am planing to make a big upgrade on my pc I want to buy a new key but from a retail window
So I want to ask how can I change or deactivated the oem key and put the new retail key without the need to do a clean install. And if I can reuse the oem key for anothe build with the old motherboard linked with the oem key.

Tkns for all the answers and sry for my english.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8.1
If you buy the same version you should be able to use the Change Key option on the System page. If your current install is the non Pro version and you want to move up to Pro, then all you do is use the Add features option to upgrade to Pro. You just type in the Pro key and it unlocks the Pro features. You should then be able to install Windows 8 on the old motherboard with the old key. If its a big hardware change you should really clean install on the new hardware to avoid driver issues.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/8855-product-key-number-change-windows-8-a.html
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/6673-add-features-windows-8-a.html
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
There is NO difference (as far as features ) between OEM and Retail
So unless you are upgrading to Pro - there is no need to purchase another key..

The OEM key is activated to your current system and it can NOT be transferred to another system..
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
He's buying new hardware (replacing motherboard) so he heeds a new key. That's how I read it anyway.
He also doesn't want to reinstall Windows. That's why I sujjested change key or using add features.
The new motherboard gets a new key and the old key goes with the old motherboard.
Unless I misread something?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
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