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I cannot activate Windows 11
I built a PC and purchased a Windows 11 product key. I used this to setup my PC, however my motherboard was faulty and I needed to return it. I rebuilt my PC with the new motherboard and did the clea...
What type of license did you purchase was it OEM or Full Package Product?
In case it was OEM license, then it will attach to your motherboard and you are not able to reuse it in new motherboard. Minor changes like changing Hard Disk, RAM ,... are not affected but changing motherboard from activating point of view is like get a new PC. However, in case it was Full Package Product or transferable license, meaning you could remove it from one device and install it on another one, then there shouldn't be any problem.
In case it was OEM license, then it will attach to your motherboard and you are not able to reuse it in new motherboard. Minor changes like changing Hard Disk, RAM ,... are not affected but changing motherboard from activating point of view is like get a new PC. However, in case it was Full Package Product or transferable license, meaning you could remove it from one device and install it on another one, then there shouldn't be any problem.
