Windows 10: Built a second PC, activation code does not work, signed in and it used my digital license....

I built a machine for my daughter out of my old parts. I also bought a license for Win 11 Pro from Woot a while back to use with it. I'm now having two issues.The license key does not appear to work figuresI signed in to the new PC with my Microsoft account, and it now says Windows is activatedThis cannot be good, because I would assume the same digital Windows license can't be used on two machines. I expect trouble down the road if I leave it. Does anyone have any experience with this situation?

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How To Activate Windows 11 Signed-into Account (B) Using A Windows 10 Digital License Linked to Account (A) On A Different PC?

I have:

• An old PC that:
  
  • Is running Windows 10 Home.
    
  • Activated using a digital license that is eligible for Windows 11 update.
    
    • Digital license is linked to an old Microsoft account (e-mail #1).
      
  • Does not meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11.
    
• A new PC that:
  
  • Is running Windows 11 Home.
    
  • Is not yet activated.
    
  • Is signed-in using a new Microsoft account (e-mail #2).
    

My main goal is to activate Windows 11 Home on my new PC using my existing digital license while keeping:

1. The new PC signed-in to the new Microsoft account (e-mail #2).
   
2. The old PC signed-in to the old Microsoft account (e-mail #1).
   

Side note: Though I would love to keep the old PC working and still licensed, it is OK if that is not possible.

Initial idea:

1. Unlink digital license on old PC from e-mail #1.
   
2. Link digital license on old PC to e-mail #2.
   
3. Check that the new PC is activated.
   
4. Switch back to e-mail #1 on old PC.
   

Yet, I am unsure about the proper way of handling this process while avoiding any hiccups.

Actual questions:

1. Would my initial idea work?
   
   1. Could you please point me to how to unlink an account from a digital license?
      
   2. Could you please point me to how to link a new account to a digital license?
      
   3. Would the Windows 11 Home activation be automatic and immediate or is there anything I need to do before?
      
2. If not, what are my other options?
   

Thank you in advance!

 

Tranferring a Digital License

I built a new computer and wanted to transfer my windows 10 license to my new computer. I was following the steps for transferring windows 10 that was upgraded from windows 7. Under the activation settings on the old computer it said that my Microsoft Account was linked to my Digital License. So I was following the steps outlined with that option. During the installation process I selected "I don't have a product key". After the installation I signed in with the same microsoft account went under settings, updates & security, activation and ran the troubleshooter. After running the troubleshooter and selecting hardware changes it says that "We can’t find any devices linked to your Microsoft account that can be used for reactivating the device you’re using right now. Make sure you’re signed in with the same Microsoft account you linked to the Windows 10 digital license on this device or try again later." How do I get the activate my new computer with the digital license?

The error code I get under activation is 0x803FA067 which says that I need to put in a vliad product key when looking at troubleshooting but I am using a digital license.

 

Digital license

Thats how licensing works with Windows 10, the digital license is attached to your Microsoft Account and makes it easy to reactivate Windows 10 in the event you reinstall it.

Learn more:

• Use a Digital
  License to Manage and Activate Windows 10