Windows 10: Are the licenses transferable in case of hardware changes or replacements?

We’ve recently purchased new laptops that come with Windows 11 Home, and we are looking to upgrade them to Windows 11 Pro. Before proceeding, we’d like to clarify a few points and ensure the upgrade process aligns with our internal requirements. Could you please give confirmation for the following: 1. Will the upgrade be activated using a product key, or will it involve a different method e.g., digital license, volume activation, etc.? 2.Are the licenses transferable in case of hardware changes or replacements? - may i get any microsoft document regarding this query.

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transfer digital license

a windows site suggests de-activating a device to transfer the -license' / key - to a new device. Is this true and possible in the case of --transfer digital license-- ???

 

Windows 10 license transfer

Thanks Andre.

i bought the license. My laptop was originally loaded with win 7 and was upgraded free couple of months.

in this case, if i understand you correctly, i can transfer with below steps. Right.?

let me buy my new laptop and try below.

and to my question do you have an update.

does OS upgrades if my activation key is changed.

thanks

sai

 

I made some hardware changes and now I can't activate my WIndows 10 digital license.

Well replacing the motherboard in short means replacing the whole computer.

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:

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What you need to do is to grab the key using any Software like Showkey Plus, uninstall that key from older PC and use it on another computer.

Download Showkey Plus:

https://www.tenforums.com/software-apps/2577-showkeyplus.html

Uninstall the keyHow to deactivate Windows 10 and change the product key

Use the key by Showkey Plus on the newer computer.

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Alternatively, there are two more options available other than this:

• Contact Microsoft at http://www.support.microsoft.com/contactus through chat support. They would take
  control of your PC and activate(might need a proof of purchase)
• Use the Activation troubleshooter on the new PC signed in with same MS account.
  
  Go to Settings>Update and security>Activation and run the troubleshooter.
  
  Select I recently changed hardware on this device.