Replacing motherboard for Intel CPU, Do I have to rebuy windows

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I have to change my motherboard in order to have a Intel CPU and I wanted to know if I change my motherboard and buy my intel cpu. Do I have to rebuy Windows 7?
 
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Is it an OEM Windows 7 version or a retail version?

If OEM you need to buy a new activation key as it is tied to the motherboard with Windows 7 OEM and you are changing motherboards for a reason other than the motherboard failing -- to upgrade.

If it is a retail version then you are fine.

Is it an OEM Windows 7 version or a retail version?

If OEM you need to buy a new activation key as it is tied to the motherboard with Windows 7 OEM and you are changing motherboards for a reason other than the motherboard failing -- to upgrade.

If it is a retail version then you are fine.

 
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