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

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    akirra1, May 5, 2025
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Andre Da Costa, May 5, 2025
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  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
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  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
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