Windows 10: Activate new computer using the license of the stolen one?

Discus and support Activate new computer using the license of the stolen one? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; My laptop with pre-installed Windows 10 Home has been recently stolen. I am going to build a new machine and my question is related to Windows 10. Can... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by HugoRussell, Dec 27, 2018.

  1. HUGORUSSELL
    HugoRussell Win User

    Activate new computer using the license of the stolen one?


    My laptop with pre-installed Windows 10 Home has been recently stolen. I am going to build a new machine and my question is related to Windows 10. Can I transfer the license from that laptop to a new machine? I really hope that it is possible.

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    HugoRussell, Dec 27, 2018
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  2. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR Win User

    Deregister Windows 10 on stolen PC?


    Another MS Rep that has no idea what they are talking about.... I have a couple of computers that were originally activated with the same product key - activating the second computer has no affect on the previously activated computer.
     
    NavyLCDR, Dec 27, 2018
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  3. GAITSKI
    gaitski Win User
    Deregister Windows 10 on stolen PC?


    Thanks for the additional suggestions. I did chat with a Microsoft rep today, and they advised me to activate the product key on my new PC which will deactivate the license on the stolen one. I asked if they could deactivate the stolen key right now, but they said they cannot.
     
    gaitski, Dec 27, 2018
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  4. DEBSAWYER
    debsawyer Win User

    Activate new computer using the license of the stolen one?

    Deregister Windows 10 on stolen PC?


    Sounds like a plan.
     
    debsawyer, Dec 27, 2018
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