Windows 10: How do I move a Windows 10/11 license to a new computer?

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  1. CL.ORG
    CL.org Win User

    How do I move a Windows 10/11 license to a new computer?


    What I want to do:Move a Windows 10/11 license from one computer hosted at DataMart to their new data center?Situation:I have a dedicated PC hosted at DataMart running Windows 10/11 Retail, 512GB SSD system drive, and 6TB HDD data drive used for intermediate backups using Macrium Reflect registered and paid for Home license. DataMart informed me that they are moving to a new data center from Dallas to Denver. They will set up a new, similar server at the new location with Windows 10.Question:What is the best way to move the system and apps to the new dedicated PC?Thanks!

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    CL.org, Apr 13, 2024
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  2. ZACHARY100
    Zachary100 Win User

    Free upgrade from Windows 11 Home to 11 Pro using 10 Pro retail license

    My current computer has an activated Windows 10 Pro retail license. I'm planning to replace my current computer by buying a new computer that comes preinstalled with Windows 11 Home, and then I understand I can use my 10 Pro license to upgrade to 11 Pro for free.

    What's the most straightforward way of accomplishing this? The obvious approach that comes to mind involves two steps:

    1. Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer and activate with my existing retail license.
    2. Upgrade new computer to 11 Pro for free through the settings.
    Is there a simpler way of doing this without having to reinstall Windows 10? For example, would it be possible to somehow "trade in" my Windows 10 Pro license for 11 Pro? I'm fairly new to Windows licensing and am just trying to understand what is possible/best practice, with minimal effort.
     
    Zachary100, Apr 13, 2024
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Apr 13, 2024
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  4. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    How do I move a Windows 10/11 license to a new computer?

    Andre Da Costa, Apr 13, 2024
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How do I move a Windows 10/11 license to a new computer?

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