Windows 10: Can I update my pc to windows 11 with the same license?

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  1. Can I update my pc to windows 11 with the same license?


    I have windows 10 home single license. I am getting Windows 11 update notifications. Can I update my pc to windows 11 with the same license? or can it be only updated to Windows 11 home single with this license?

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  2. ESD license usage: update from windows 10 to 11 and migration to different PC using 1 PC license.

    My plan for now is to buy ESD key for windows 10 and use it to update to windows 11 in future, when it will be more widely used.

    So i have question:

    1. If I can update my windows to 11 using ESD license for windows 10 and still have it activated?
    2. If I have another PC in the future can I activate windows on it using my old ESD license? (I suppose windows on my old PC should be deactivated?)
     
    Олексій_UA, Jul 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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  3. 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!
     
    Julian Broudy, Jul 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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  4. Can I update my pc to windows 11 with the same license?

    Unable to Activate Windows 11 after bios update. Microsoft forcing users to pay for a license for a what was a free update to Windows 11

    I can see the same PC online in my list of devices online but the hardware troubleshooter

    can't find that device when listing my devices. Something has caused it to lose track of

    my already activated Windows 11 license.

    I have contacted support and they are refusing to Activate my license after my bios update.

    They want proof of purchase after multiple free upgrades to Windows 10 and then to Windows 11

    They keep stating something about a global policy change

    In essence Microsoft is forcing users to pay for new license after a they were offered a free update to Windows 11.

    All I can say where is the lawsuit.
     
    Kenneth Wilson, Jul 1, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Can I update my pc to windows 11 with the same license?

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