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| System Name | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i7 13700K |
| Motherboard | MSI Z790 Tomahawk D4 |
| Cooling | Corsair XC7 Block / Corsair XG7 Block EK 360PE Radiator EK 120XE Radiator 5x EK Vadar Furious Fans |
| Memory | 64GB Corsair Dominator DDR4-3200 |
| Video Card(s) | MSI RTX 4090 Gaming X Trio |
| Storage | 1TB WD Black SN850 / 4TB Inland Premium / 8TB WD Black HDD |
| Display(s) | Alienware AW3821DW / ASUS TUF VG279QM |
| Case | Lian-Li Dynamic 011 XL ROG |
| Audio Device(s) | Razer Nommo Pro Speakers / Creative AE-9 w/ Beyerdynamic MMX 300 |
| Power Supply | EVGA P2 1200W Platinum |
| Mouse | Razer Naga Pro |
| Keyboard | Deathstalker Pro |
The wonderful folks at Microcenter assisted me in swapping out my 13th Gen platform for a Zen 4 platform.
Upon getting everything together and booting for the first time, I am prompted that Windows needs to be activated. No problem, I have been using the same Windows 8 Pro I bought 11 years ago when I was working at Microcenter. I haven't had any issues in the past with calling Microsoft and having them reactivate the key.
Since I last did this a little over a year ago, it appears they might have changed things. I have read articles that Windows 7 and 8 keys are no longer valid for activation of Windows 11 as of September 2023.
I cannot reactivate using their troubleshooter or typing in the key on my little card that came with my Windows 8 Pro. I even tried their global support number and when the automated prompt attempts to transfer me to an agent, it rings a couple of times and then disconnects.
Do I really need to buy a new license at this point??
Upon getting everything together and booting for the first time, I am prompted that Windows needs to be activated. No problem, I have been using the same Windows 8 Pro I bought 11 years ago when I was working at Microcenter. I haven't had any issues in the past with calling Microsoft and having them reactivate the key.
Since I last did this a little over a year ago, it appears they might have changed things. I have read articles that Windows 7 and 8 keys are no longer valid for activation of Windows 11 as of September 2023.
I cannot reactivate using their troubleshooter or typing in the key on my little card that came with my Windows 8 Pro. I even tried their global support number and when the automated prompt attempts to transfer me to an agent, it rings a couple of times and then disconnects.
Do I really need to buy a new license at this point??
