Windows 10: How do I activate a new instance of windows with separate license on a new PC, after...

Hi so basically I have built my girlfriend a pc, and I have cloned my hdd operating system/windows to her clean ssd.So both of our computers are running on one windows license currently. I would like to purchase a new license for her, instead of running a cloned version of mine.I am unsure of how to go about doing this. Is it possible to do a fresh install of windows and then input a license key during the process? The information i have found online so far is for people moving their license to a new device. But i want to activate a new license on a device currently running on a cloned syste

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Cannot transfer Windows license to new PC

Yes, thank you, these are the relevant steps. I only want to point out one thing, since the instructions are a bit misleading.

Once you get to step 5 and see a list of devices linked to your Microsoft account, you need to select your old device from the list. So open the Activation page from the new device and select the old device in the list and mark it as This is the device I’m using right now.

My initial understanding was that you need to find your new device in the list and mark it as the currently active one. What you're actually doing is selecting the device from which to take the Windows license.

I have now successfully transferred my Windows license to my new device.

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can i activate windows on my new PC without buying a new activation code?

Hi, I am Van. I'll be glad to assist you today.

If the license on your laptop is a retail type, you can transfer this license and activate the same Windows edition on your new PC. Otherwise, you will need to purchase a separate license for the new PC.

To verify the license type, please follow the steps below.

1. Click the start menu, then type CMD. Right-click the command prompt and then select "run as administrator."

2. In the command prompt type or copy-paste the command below

slmgr /dlv

 

Transferring Windows 10 to New PC Activation

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:

• How to Transfer your Windows 10 License to a New Computer

If its a retail license, learn how to reactivate:

• Activate Your Windows 10 License via Microsoft Chat Support