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‎12-14-2018 09:36 PM

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Product: HP probook 440
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit)

I have replaced my motherboard now OS products key not able to find and activate new OS.

 

Please help How to find the producted key from HP pre installed OS actvation Key.

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‎12-15-2018 11:20 AM

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@Anand11

Sorry, but there are problems here that stand in your way.

First, the HP OEM Windows product key is encoded in the firmware of the motherboard. When you tossed the original one, you also tossed the Windows license -- and HP is under no obligation to provide you a second license.

Second, with OEM PCs, the license is tied to the PC, not to the owner. So basically, you don't own the Windows license.

So basically, you will have to purchase your own retail license for the new motherboard, as HP is not going to sell you a second OEM license for it.



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