Windows 10: Transferring windows 10 to a new PC using a windows 8 key

Discus and support Transferring windows 10 to a new PC using a windows 8 key in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; So I've got windows 10 on my PC currently, which was installed using a windows 8 key then upgraded for free. I'm planning to build a new PC and wanted... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by UnknownMonkey, May 30, 2020.

  1. UNKNOWNMONKEY
    UnknownMonkey Win User

    Transferring windows 10 to a new PC using a windows 8 key


    So I've got windows 10 on my PC currently, which was installed using a windows 8 key then upgraded for free. I'm planning to build a new PC and wanted to know if I could uninstall windows from my current PC and install it on the new PC using the windows 8 key I purchased originally, then upgrade to windows 10 for free, or if I had to purchase an entirely new windows 10 key.

    :)
     
    UnknownMonkey, May 30, 2020
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  2. THELOSTSWEDE
    TheLostSwede Win User

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, May 30, 2020
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, May 30, 2020
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  4. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User

    Transferring windows 10 to a new PC using a windows 8 key

    windows 10 key

    Now that I have finally upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10 will my Windows 8 key work with a fresh install of Windows 10?
     
    Easy Rhino, May 30, 2020
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