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I received a copy of Windows 8.1 64bit OEM for Christmas. Notice it's the OEM version.
Anyway, I am currently building a new PC that I want to use my new Windows on. The only thing I need to get a minimum PC running is a new CPU and RAM.
So, once I purchase those parts, I intend to build the PC and install my new Windows.
Now, later on, I want to slowly start upgrading various other parts of the PC starting with replacing the 7200 RPM spinning drive with an SSD one. Which means a clean install.
Next, I will upgrade my graphics card, upgrade i3 CPU to i7, add new RAM, etc.
Most of the upgrades shouldn't require a clean install. But if they do (or I simply choose to do so), what kind of issues can I expect considering I have an OEM copy?
Thank you.
cbmeeks
Posted 2014-12-26T21:26:07.710
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Seriously? That's insane. When are these companies going to learn that kind of behavior is ridiculous and only annoys legitimate users? – cbmeeks – 2014-12-27T00:30:44.057
Yes its crazy, but it said i had significantly changes my hardware so need to be reactivated. i could use the activation stuff in windows either i had to call up and get a code from them. – Shaun07776 – 2014-12-27T17:49:11.880
Well I guess someone should vote to close this question because apparently it's too broad (and I assume not useful) to anyone who just spent ~$100 for software they are unsure about installing. +1 anyway... – cbmeeks – 2014-12-29T21:03:58.143