Question about OEM Vista

[crevis]

I know OEM xp was linked to your motherboard but you could upgrade a motherboard if you kept the same install and reauthenticated it. Is it the same with OEM Vista or can you not reauthenticate it if you upgrade your motherboard?

[jemsite]

if you have a legal copy it's moot... they're not going to refuse the activation... glen

[CityofBlindingLights]

Originally Posted by crevis

I know OEM xp was linked to your motherboard but you could upgrade a motherboard if you kept the same install and reauthenticated it. Is it the same with OEM Vista or can you not reauthenticate it if you upgrade your motherboard?

You're not erasing the hard drive at all, so I'm pretty sure it shouldn't mess with anything.