Windows 10: How to transfer windows license from one hard drive to another?

Discus and support How to transfer windows license from one hard drive to another? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have a registered version of Windows 10 on my secondary hard drive (E) but on my main hard drive (C), I dont. How can I transfer the registration... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/_Pigface, May 2, 2022.

  1. /U/_PIGFACE
    /u/_Pigface Win User

    How to transfer windows license from one hard drive to another?


    I have a registered version of Windows 10 on my secondary hard drive (E) but on my main hard drive (C), I dont. How can I transfer the registration from E to C?

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    /u/_Pigface, May 2, 2022
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  2. GFRITZ_33
    GFritz_33 Win User

    Replacing windows 10 after hard drive crash

    Hi SarahKong

    Thansks fo the response. I looked at the Wiki that you suggested. The first step of the wiki is as follows:

    "

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    Determine whether your Windows 10 license can be transferred. There are some restrictions when it comes to transferring the license:[1]
    • If you upgraded from a retail version of Windows 7, 8, or 8.1, you can transfer your license (but only once).
    • If you have a full retail copy of Windows 10, you can transfer as many times you want.
    • If you upgraded from a OEM (pre-installed by your computer’s manufacturer) Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 license, your Windows 10 license cannot be transferred.
    • If you upgraded using the Easy Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro Pack from Windows 10, you can transfer the license using Digital Licensing."
    My windows 10 is the pre installed one that comes on my computer. So my situation does not seem to fit any of cases mentioned above.

    i look forward to any other suggestions you may have.

    Regards
     
    GFritz_33, May 2, 2022
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, May 2, 2022
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  4. ANIL MADISHETTY
    Anil Madishetty Win User

    How to transfer windows license from one hard drive to another?

    exterior hard drive usable?

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • Plug USB hard drive into old computer.
    • Open File Explorer (Win+E) and open the USB drive.
    • Open another File Explorer window and open your documents folder.
    • Drag files to the USB drive.
    • Move drive to new computer.
    • Drag files to their new homes in the matching documents/pictures/videos/whatever folders you use to organize.
    Please let us know if you have any further issues. in uploading/ transferring data.

    Thanks.
     
    Anil Madishetty, May 2, 2022
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