Windows 10: Can you activate W11 on a new device blank SSD using a W10 OEM key?

Discus and support Can you activate W11 on a new device blank SSD using a W10 OEM key? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I know you can't go from W10 to W10 on another device, but if you haven't upgraded to Windows 11 on the old device, can you do this, or do you have to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by [h][e][n][r][y]., Jun 25, 2023.

  1. [H][E][N][R][Y].
    [h][e][n][r][y]. Win User

    Can you activate W11 on a new device blank SSD using a W10 OEM key?


    I know you can't go from W10 to W10 on another device, but if you haven't upgraded to Windows 11 on the old device, can you do this, or do you have to request a new one? I'm going from one laptop to another with a blank SSD.

    :)
     
    [h][e][n][r][y]., Jun 25, 2023
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  2. GHOT
    Ghot Win User

    Activate W10 with W11 product key?

    You can clean install Windows 10, same version, Home or Pro, and it will auto activate.

    Or... you can make Windows 11 just like Windows 10...

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    The START Menu is really the only serious difference... and it's not THAT different.


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    Ghot, Jun 25, 2023
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  3. HEYMARK1
    heymark1 Win User
    How can I get an ISO of W10 or upgrade the activation key for W11?

    Howdy Folks,

    So, I purchased a retail version of Windows 10 and trying to install it through Parallels on a Mac Mini. I need an ISO. On the other hand, Parallels downloaded W11, however I can't use the W10 activation key. Can I "upgrade" the W10 activation key for W11?

    Thanks

    -m
     
    heymark1, Jun 25, 2023
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  4. IDGAT
    idgat Win User

    Can you activate W11 on a new device blank SSD using a W10 OEM key?

    Activate W10 with W11 product key?

    Understood. Then simply add ExplorerPatcher - keeps Win11 but as a look-a-like Win10. Saves all the hassles of a re-install.

    Just try it first.

    But, if you do decide to go down the W10 re-install path ..
    - image (Macrium Reflect) existing activated W11 installation just in acse things go pear-shaped
    - you shouldn't have to worry about a key anyway, if W11 is (was) activated, the installation of W10 should auto-activate accordingly.
     
    idgat, Jun 25, 2023
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