Windows 10: Can you use an existing Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11 on a new installation

Discus and support Can you use an existing Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11 on a new installation in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm planning to replace my motherboard and CPU and would like to reinstall Windows, I'm currently using the Windows 10 installation that came with my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ClaireChibrax, Apr 23, 2024.

  1. CLAIRECHIBRAX
    ClaireChibrax Win User

    Can you use an existing Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11 on a new installation


    I'm planning to replace my motherboard and CPU and would like to reinstall Windows, I'm currently using the Windows 10 installation that came with my prebuilt desktop PC and would like to know if it's possible to use the same license key that I'm currently using to activate a future Windows 11 installation. If it is I would like to know how to find my current key so I can use it later.

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    ClaireChibrax, Apr 23, 2024
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  2. THELOSTSWEDE
    TheLostSwede Win User

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Apr 23, 2024
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  3. MARCEL
    Marcel Win User
    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Once your key is registered with your motherboard you can always exchange the hdd for an ssd, just install it on the new ssd, after successful activation on your old hdd, windows will be activated on the new ssd.

    Also a clean install with a windows 7 key will work, just skip the serial and afterwards go to change productkey and fill in the w7 key.
     
    Marcel, Apr 23, 2024
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  4. MICHAELDFF
    MichaelDFF Win User

    Can you use an existing Windows 10 key to activate Windows 11 on a new installation

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Thank you, but I still want to know if I can do a clean installation of Windows with my new SSD whilst my old Windows is still installed on the other pc?
     
    MichaelDFF, Apr 23, 2024
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