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    How to Move Windows10 retail to new computer after it died.


    Windows 10 retail. My old computer died. How can I move my Win10 retail to a new computer if its still activated to my old computer. It was also linked to my MS account which I stupidly deleted thinking that would deactivate it so I can do a clean install on a new computer, using my Win10 product Key.

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    mkear21, Dec 3, 2022
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  2. Andre Da Costa, Dec 3, 2022
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  3. Windows 10 Pro retail activation on a new computer

    Hi,

    I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

    Activation depends on what type of license you have of Windows 7/8/10.

    If Windows 7/8/10 came preinstalled with the computer, that is called an OEM license. For an OEM license, the license dies as soon as Motherboard dies. So essentially it is non-transferable. If that is the case you need to get a new license.

    However, this is not same for retail licenses i.e. you purchased the license through Microsoft store. That does carry transfer rights. If that is the case, please see the below steps:

    Run the activation troubleshooter on the new device using the below steps:

    Go to Settings>Update and security>Activation and run the troubleshooter. and select I recently changed hardware on this device.

    (Please note that Activation troubleshooter requires you to have digital license linked to Microsoft Account.)

    If the troubleshooter hasn't helped, you can get in touch of an agent using the link below who can help you to get your copy activated:

    https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/...

    Please let us know if you need any assistance.
     
    Sumit (Independent Advisor), Dec 3, 2022
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  4. How to Move Windows10 retail to new computer after it died.

    Retail Windows 8.1 Pro - New Computer License

    Hi Narc,

    I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 2-Year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

    Windows 10 inherits the license from the qualifying Windows license in your case is 8.1.

    Activation depends on what type of license you have of Windows 7/8/10.

    If Windows 7/8/10 came preinstalled with the computer, that is called an OEM license. For an OEM license, the license dies as soon as Motherboard dies. So essentially it is non-transferable. If that is the case you need to get a new license.

    However, this is not same for retail licenses i.e. you purchased the license through Microsoft store. That does carry transfer rights. If that is the case, please see the below steps:

    Run the activation troubleshooter on the new device using the below steps:

    Go to Settings>Update and security>Activation and run the troubleshooter. and select I recently changed hardware on this device.

    (Please note that Activation troubleshooter requires you to have digital license linked to Microsoft Account.)

    If the troubleshooter hasn't helped, you can get in touch of an agent using the link below who can help you to get your copy activated:

    https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/...

    Please let us know if you need any assistance.
     
    Sumit (Independent Advisor), Dec 3, 2022
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