At worst you will have to call and re-activate your copy. If you explain
what happened and why it will be no problem.
"Robbie G" <Robbie
G@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have an OEM version of Vista 64.
>
> I'm thinking about upgrading a hard drive (possibly the one vista is
> installed on) and installing more RAM. My only concern is if Vista will
> think it is a new computer, and inactivate itself.
>
> If I get a message saying the hardware has significantly changed, will I
> be
> able to call Microsoft and reactivate it? Or could they possibly make me
> buy
> a new license?
>
> Thanks for the help,
>
> Robbie G