Windows 10: how to transfer a retail windows license to a vm if i don't know the key?

i have a problem with windows 11 and i want to just use it in a VM.when i bought the laptop it came with an activated windows 11, and when i checked using slmgr -dli , i noticed that it's a retail license.is there a way to transfer this license to the VM?i used wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey to copy the key, but when i tried using it inside the VM i am getting an error 0x803f7001so do i need to remove the activation from the main machine before using it in VM? and how do i do that?

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Trouble Reusing Windows 11 Pro Product Key/Retail License on New VM After Original VM Corruption

I'm encountering an issue with my Windows 11 Pro product key/retail license. Initially, I used this key to activate Windows on a virtual machine (VM). Unfortunately, that VM isntance became corrupted, preventing me from deactivating the windows properly. I've since created a new VM and attempted to activate it using the same product key. However, I'm receiving an error message stating that the product key is already in use, likely because I couldn't deactivate it on the original VM.

Has anyone else faced this problem? What steps can I take to resolve this issue and successfully activate Windows on my new VM? Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

Building a new rig to transfer Windows 10 but not sure if it's OEM or Retail

If you upgraded from a retail box copy Windows 7, it has retail transfer rights.

Use the following to see if you can find the original Windows 7 key. If you can't find the original Windows 7 key, you won't be able to transfer it.

Step 1: How to Find Your Product Key After Upgrading to Windows 10

Step 2:

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

 

Request for Confirmation: Transfer of Retail License Keys of Windows OS to new desktops

Dear Team

I am writing to inform you about the necessary upgrade of our office computer desktops, which are currently running on Windows 10 OS with the retail license keys associated.

      As part of the upgrade process, we intend to replace the outdated desktops with new, upgraded ones. To ensure a seamless transition, we plan to transfer the existing retail license keys from the old desktops to the new ones. Currently, we have a total of 9 retail license keys of windows 10 OS installed across our office.

      To proceed with the upgrade, we kindly request your confirmation on facilitating the transfer of these 9 retail license keys to the upgraded computer desktops. This confirmation is crucial for us to continue the upgrade process without any interruptions and to maintain compliance with our licensing agreements.

      Please let us know if you require any additional information or if there are specific steps we need to follow in order to complete this transfer smoothly. Your prompt response to this matter would be highly appreciated.

      Thank you for your attention to this request, and we look forward to your confirmation.