Windows 10: Can you transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer?

Discus and support Can you transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello, I've just built a new computer and I want to transfer a digital license from my laptop to the new PC. The license is linked to my Microsoft... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Scansy, May 13, 2019.

  1. SCANSY
    Scansy Win User

    Can you transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer?


    Hello, I've just built a new computer and I want to transfer a digital license from my laptop to the new PC. The license is linked to my Microsoft account and I lost my original key. Is there any way to transfer that license to my new PC? thanks

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    Scansy, May 13, 2019
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    How to transfer windows 10 license to a new computer?

    If its the free upgrade originated from an OEM Windows 7 or Windows 8 preinstalled license, it is still not transferrable, even though it says its retail in the command line using slmgr.vbs /dlv command.

    Only licenses upgraded from a retail Windows 8 or Windows 7 or full Windows 10 license.

    Learn more:

     
    Andre Da Costa, May 13, 2019
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Andre Da Costa, May 13, 2019
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  4. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Can you transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer?

    New Compute, Windows 10 (upgrade) Activation Transfer

    It depends on how Windows 10 was originally configured on your computer.

    If its a full retail store bought license online or offline, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a retail store bought Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a OEM preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is NOT transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    Learn more about transferring your license:


    Also see if you can reactivate using chat support:

     
    Andre Da Costa, May 13, 2019
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