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Windows 8 not activated after restore on a new HDD

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After i restored my backup of windows 8 on a new HDD the activation is gone. It isnt a big problem YET because i just wanted to test the backup if it worked. i think its because windows 8 knows that i use another HDD and deactivate the license. but will the activation work if i restore the backup on my current HDD?

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You should have also restored the Disk Signature. Many applications use the disk signature to identify the hardware where the licence is installed, which is why ATI allows you to restore/copy the disk signature to a new HD.

Some applications instead use the disk serial number, and as that is not changeable it's not possible for ATI to alter or copy that. I don't know what Windows 8 uses.