I have an HP 500-164 desktop computer with some broken USB ports. I found a replacement of the exact same motherboard that I could purchase and "switch out" with the old; however I am concerned about the potential that my Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition (OEM edition)" software, and also my "Microsoft Office 2010" software will need to be "re-activated", once I make the switch. Will the Microsoft software likely recognize the newly installed motherboard as the exact same model, thus not requiring "re-activation", or is there a potential for me to run into problems that would require "reactivation" of the Microsoft software products? Thanks so much for your help. -Cfguy
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