Windows 10: How do I transfer my windows 10 license to a new PC

Discus and support How do I transfer my windows 10 license to a new PC in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, I am about to buy a new PC and sell my old one. I bought windows 10 Home edition few years ago. How can I transfer the license so I can use the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by akirra1, May 5, 2025.

  1. AKIRRA1
    akirra1 Win User

    How do I transfer my windows 10 license to a new PC


    Hello, I am about to buy a new PC and sell my old one. I bought windows 10 Home edition few years ago. How can I transfer the license so I can use the on my new PC ? Also, can I use my Windows 10 Home edition license to upgrade to Windows 11 on my new pc for free ?P.S. the new PC will not come with pre-installed windows

    :)
     
    akirra1, May 5, 2025
    #1
  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Andre Da Costa, May 5, 2025
    #2
  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    transfer windows 10 to new pc?

    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:


    If its a retail license, learn how to reactivate:

     
    Andre Da Costa, May 5, 2025
    #3
  4. KRIMETAL
    krimetal Win User

    How do I transfer my windows 10 license to a new PC

    Windows 10 upgrade license

    The interesting question is that: the upgrade takes place before 29 of July. If I upgrade the PC (change the MB), and I transfer the Win 8.1 license to this new PC (cause 8.1 is retail FPP), will I be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free? Or a upgrade license must be bought?
     
    krimetal, May 5, 2025
    #4
Thema:

How do I transfer my windows 10 license to a new PC

Loading...

  1. How do I transfer my windows 10 license to a new PC - Similar Threads - transfer license

  2. Transferring windows pro license from physical hardware to VM.

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Transferring windows pro license from physical hardware to VM.: The intended machine started as a Windows 10 Home computer. Upgraded to Windows 10 Pro Retail I still have the key and I registered it with Microsoft around a year ago. A couple of days ago I updated it to Windows 11 Pro. On the same machine where windows currently resides I...

  3. Transferring windows pro license from physical hardware to VM.

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Transferring windows pro license from physical hardware to VM.: The intended machine started as a Windows 10 Home computer. Upgraded to Windows 10 Pro Retail I still have the key and I registered it with Microsoft around a year ago. A couple of days ago I updated it to Windows 11 Pro. On the same machine where windows currently resides I...

  4. How can I transfer a Windows 10/11 pro license to the correct computer?

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    How can I transfer a Windows 10/11 pro license to the correct computer?: We purchased a Surface Pro back in 2023 -Along with a Windows 10/11 Pro upgrade. We were able to get the new features installed fairly easily. Come to this year and we had the device sent back, under warranty, and a new refurbished device was sent back to us. However the...

  5. How can I transfer a Windows 10/11 pro license to the correct computer?

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    How can I transfer a Windows 10/11 pro license to the correct computer?: We purchased a Surface Pro back in 2023 -Along with a Windows 10/11 Pro upgrade. We were able to get the new features installed fairly easily. Come to this year and we had the device sent back, under warranty, and a new refurbished device was sent back to us. However the...

  6. Windows 11 Retail license transfer issues and ambiguities And office

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Windows 11 Retail license transfer issues and ambiguities And office: Hello,I've a Windows 11 Home retail license. I double checked it with: "slmgr /dli".- Name: Windows R Core Edition- Description: Windows R Operating System, RETAIL channel- Partial Product Key: #####- License Status: LicensedThe Partial Product Key is correct.My Windows 11...

  7. Windows 11 Retail license transfer issues and ambiguities And office

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Windows 11 Retail license transfer issues and ambiguities And office: Hello,I've a Windows 11 Home retail license. I double checked it with: "slmgr /dli".- Name: Windows R Core Edition- Description: Windows R Operating System, RETAIL channel- Partial Product Key: #####- License Status: LicensedThe Partial Product Key is correct.My Windows 11...

  8. Windows Server License Transfer from Dead Machine to New Machine

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Windows Server License Transfer from Dead Machine to New Machine: Hi!I have a license for Windows Server 2022 Standard that I've used for about a year on a repurposed system. I bought this a couple of years ago and it's purpose is a testing machine and file server for my home.That system died on me today. I setup a backup system that meets...

  9. Windows Server License Transfer from Dead Machine to New Machine

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Windows Server License Transfer from Dead Machine to New Machine: Hi!I have a license for Windows Server 2022 Standard that I've used for about a year on a repurposed system. I bought this a couple of years ago and it's purpose is a testing machine and file server for my home.That system died on me today. I setup a backup system that meets...

  10. Transfering Windows Home License from an old Windows 10 PC to a new Windows 11 PC.

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Transfering Windows Home License from an old Windows 10 PC to a new Windows 11 PC.: Hi,I'm trying to transfer my windows digital license from my old Windows 10 PC to a newly built windows 11 PC.I've contacted supported several times and Of the times I manage to get through to them they keep telling me they will call me back, giving me ticket numbers, using...