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I tend to upgrade components of my Windows PC (the SSD in particular) and would like to know, if I were to switch to MS Office and upgrade the SSD (or the RAM):
- Would an SSD upgrade cause a problem with Microsoft products interpreting the upgrade
as new box and requiring a license key again? - Assuming Microsoft products thought it was a different PC
and I entered the original license key,
should I expect to clear the activation hurdle?
EXAMPLE ISSUE
Office 2011 demanded an activation key
when I upgraded a friend's Apple OS X computer to an SSD drive.
microsoft-office license-key
asked Mar 3 at 9:55
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closed as unclear what you're asking by Máté Juhász, DavidPostill♦ Mar 3 at 11:59
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I tend to upgrade components of my Windows PC (the SSD in particular) and would like to know, if I were to switch to MS Office and upgrade the SSD (or the RAM):
- Would an SSD upgrade cause a problem with Microsoft products interpreting the upgrade
as new box and requiring a license key again? - Assuming Microsoft products thought it was a different PC
and I entered the original license key,
should I expect to clear the activation hurdle?
EXAMPLE ISSUE
Office 2011 demanded an activation key
when I upgraded a friend's Apple OS X computer to an SSD drive.
microsoft-office license-key
asked Mar 3 at 9:55
gatorbackgatorback
3992518
closed as unclear what you're asking by Máté Juhász, DavidPostill♦ Mar 3 at 11:59
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
What do you mean by "box"? If you replace SSD probably need to install windows on it, which also means need to enter key. How Office is related to the problem?
– Máté Juhász
Mar 3 at 10:06
When I replace the SSD I do not need to install windows. It is ghosted over with Apricorn
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:16
Box is slang for a desktop PC
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
Some of the confusion here is due to the fact that you've asked two different questions, one about Windows, another about Office. The change in hardware might make Office insist on seeing the activation key again. Best case, you'll give the key, it'll reactivate. Worst case, you'll need to call MS to get it sorted, using the number the activation request gives you. I can't say what'll happen with Windows.
– Steve Rindsberg
Mar 3 at 18:10
Thanks for pointing this out. I'll change Office Windows to Microsoft. It is constructive when actionable feedback is provided. Wondering now if this correction will move the question off the 'put on hold' list?
– gatorback
Mar 4 at 15:22
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I tend to upgrade components of my Windows PC (the SSD in particular) and would like to know, if I were to switch to MS Office and upgrade the SSD (or the RAM):
- Would an SSD upgrade cause a problem with Microsoft products interpreting the upgrade
as new box and requiring a license key again? - Assuming Microsoft products thought it was a different PC
and I entered the original license key,
should I expect to clear the activation hurdle?
EXAMPLE ISSUE
Office 2011 demanded an activation key
when I upgraded a friend's Apple OS X computer to an SSD drive.
microsoft-office license-key
asked Mar 3 at 9:55
gatorbackgatorback
3992518
I tend to upgrade components of my Windows PC (the SSD in particular) and would like to know, if I were to switch to MS Office and upgrade the SSD (or the RAM):
- Would an SSD upgrade cause a problem with Microsoft products interpreting the upgrade
as new box and requiring a license key again? - Assuming Microsoft products thought it was a different PC
and I entered the original license key,
should I expect to clear the activation hurdle?
EXAMPLE ISSUE
Office 2011 demanded an activation key
when I upgraded a friend's Apple OS X computer to an SSD drive.
microsoft-office license-key
microsoft-office license-key
asked Mar 3 at 9:55
gatorbackgatorback
3992518
asked Mar 3 at 9:55
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edited Mar 4 at 15:22
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closed as unclear what you're asking by Máté Juhász, DavidPostill♦ Mar 3 at 11:59
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as unclear what you're asking by Máté Juhász, DavidPostill♦ Mar 3 at 11:59
Please clarify your specific problem or add additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it’s hard to tell exactly what you're asking. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
What do you mean by "box"? If you replace SSD probably need to install windows on it, which also means need to enter key. How Office is related to the problem?
– Máté Juhász
Mar 3 at 10:06
When I replace the SSD I do not need to install windows. It is ghosted over with Apricorn
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:16
Box is slang for a desktop PC
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
Some of the confusion here is due to the fact that you've asked two different questions, one about Windows, another about Office. The change in hardware might make Office insist on seeing the activation key again. Best case, you'll give the key, it'll reactivate. Worst case, you'll need to call MS to get it sorted, using the number the activation request gives you. I can't say what'll happen with Windows.
– Steve Rindsberg
Mar 3 at 18:10
Thanks for pointing this out. I'll change Office Windows to Microsoft. It is constructive when actionable feedback is provided. Wondering now if this correction will move the question off the 'put on hold' list?
– gatorback
Mar 4 at 15:22
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What do you mean by "box"? If you replace SSD probably need to install windows on it, which also means need to enter key. How Office is related to the problem?
– Máté Juhász
Mar 3 at 10:06
When I replace the SSD I do not need to install windows. It is ghosted over with Apricorn
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:16
Box is slang for a desktop PC
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
Some of the confusion here is due to the fact that you've asked two different questions, one about Windows, another about Office. The change in hardware might make Office insist on seeing the activation key again. Best case, you'll give the key, it'll reactivate. Worst case, you'll need to call MS to get it sorted, using the number the activation request gives you. I can't say what'll happen with Windows.
– Steve Rindsberg
Mar 3 at 18:10
Thanks for pointing this out. I'll change Office Windows to Microsoft. It is constructive when actionable feedback is provided. Wondering now if this correction will move the question off the 'put on hold' list?
– gatorback
Mar 4 at 15:22
What do you mean by "box"? If you replace SSD probably need to install windows on it, which also means need to enter key. How Office is related to the problem?
– Máté Juhász
Mar 3 at 10:06
What do you mean by "box"? If you replace SSD probably need to install windows on it, which also means need to enter key. How Office is related to the problem?
– Máté Juhász
Mar 3 at 10:06
When I replace the SSD I do not need to install windows. It is ghosted over with Apricorn
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:16
When I replace the SSD I do not need to install windows. It is ghosted over with Apricorn
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:16
Box is slang for a desktop PC
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
Box is slang for a desktop PC
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
Some of the confusion here is due to the fact that you've asked two different questions, one about Windows, another about Office. The change in hardware might make Office insist on seeing the activation key again. Best case, you'll give the key, it'll reactivate. Worst case, you'll need to call MS to get it sorted, using the number the activation request gives you. I can't say what'll happen with Windows.
– Steve Rindsberg
Mar 3 at 18:10
Some of the confusion here is due to the fact that you've asked two different questions, one about Windows, another about Office. The change in hardware might make Office insist on seeing the activation key again. Best case, you'll give the key, it'll reactivate. Worst case, you'll need to call MS to get it sorted, using the number the activation request gives you. I can't say what'll happen with Windows.
– Steve Rindsberg
Mar 3 at 18:10
Thanks for pointing this out. I'll change Office Windows to Microsoft. It is constructive when actionable feedback is provided. Wondering now if this correction will move the question off the 'put on hold' list?
– gatorback
Mar 4 at 15:22
Thanks for pointing this out. I'll change Office Windows to Microsoft. It is constructive when actionable feedback is provided. Wondering now if this correction will move the question off the 'put on hold' list?
– gatorback
Mar 4 at 15:22
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You only need a new license when you change your motherboard and/or CPU. So, adding a new SSD won't affect you at all.
answered Mar 3 at 11:39
Bogdan DoicinBogdan Doicin
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I hope that is correct and the example cited with Mac OSX only helps on that platform
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
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You only need a new license when you change your motherboard and/or CPU. So, adding a new SSD won't affect you at all.
answered Mar 3 at 11:39
Bogdan DoicinBogdan Doicin
656615
I hope that is correct and the example cited with Mac OSX only helps on that platform
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
add a comment |
You only need a new license when you change your motherboard and/or CPU. So, adding a new SSD won't affect you at all.
answered Mar 3 at 11:39
Bogdan DoicinBogdan Doicin
656615
I hope that is correct and the example cited with Mac OSX only helps on that platform
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
add a comment |
You only need a new license when you change your motherboard and/or CPU. So, adding a new SSD won't affect you at all.
answered Mar 3 at 11:39
Bogdan DoicinBogdan Doicin
656615
You only need a new license when you change your motherboard and/or CPU. So, adding a new SSD won't affect you at all.
answered Mar 3 at 11:39
Bogdan DoicinBogdan Doicin
656615
answered Mar 3 at 11:39
Bogdan DoicinBogdan Doicin
656615
answered Mar 3 at 11:39
Bogdan DoicinBogdan Doicin
656615
answered Mar 3 at 11:39
Bogdan DoicinBogdan Doicin
656615
656615
I hope that is correct and the example cited with Mac OSX only helps on that platform
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
add a comment |
I hope that is correct and the example cited with Mac OSX only helps on that platform
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
I hope that is correct and the example cited with Mac OSX only helps on that platform
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
I hope that is correct and the example cited with Mac OSX only helps on that platform
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
add a comment |
What do you mean by "box"? If you replace SSD probably need to install windows on it, which also means need to enter key. How Office is related to the problem?
– Máté Juhász
Mar 3 at 10:06
When I replace the SSD I do not need to install windows. It is ghosted over with Apricorn
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:16
Box is slang for a desktop PC
– gatorback
Mar 3 at 17:38
Some of the confusion here is due to the fact that you've asked two different questions, one about Windows, another about Office. The change in hardware might make Office insist on seeing the activation key again. Best case, you'll give the key, it'll reactivate. Worst case, you'll need to call MS to get it sorted, using the number the activation request gives you. I can't say what'll happen with Windows.
– Steve Rindsberg
Mar 3 at 18:10
Thanks for pointing this out. I'll change Office Windows to Microsoft. It is constructive when actionable feedback is provided. Wondering now if this correction will move the question off the 'put on hold' list?
– gatorback
Mar 4 at 15:22