Windows 10: I can't move my Windows license from my old PC to my new one

Discus and support I can't move my Windows license from my old PC to my new one in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I have checked to see if it's a Retail license using command prompt. I can deactivate and reactivate it on the old PC just fine, but if I deactivate it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Luca8345349538, Oct 26, 2020.

  1. I can't move my Windows license from my old PC to my new one


    I have checked to see if it's a Retail license using command prompt. I can deactivate and reactivate it on the old PC just fine, but if I deactivate it and try to activate it on the new PC, I just get the invalid product code error0xc004f050. It was originally a Windows 7 license upgraded to Windows 10, I'm not sure if that matters.

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    Luca8345349538, Oct 26, 2020
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  2. Windows 10 License question - New PC and old computer still exists.

    Hi Microsoft Community!

    I'm in the process of assembling a new PC and am going to give the old PC to my younger brother. I want to transfer my existing license to the new computer and if possible "de-license" the old one. These are the particulars:

    • My Windows 10 license was purchased on the Microsoft website and originally activated with a product key.
    • I still have this product key.
    • I have since formatted the PC and after re-installing Windows 10 the activation is now with a digital license.
    • I prefer using local accounts on my PC and thus haven't created a Microsoft account enabled user.

    My question is how to best go about transferring the license? Can I just format the old PC and activate my license on the new PC with the product key? If I do that will I get a problem when my brother installs Windows on the old computer again, since it
    now has a digital license?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!
     
    Daniel Door, Oct 26, 2020
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  3. Transfer digital license from old PC to New one.

    You would have to first ensure the Digital License is linked to your Microsoft Account. See instructions how to do that. You can then use the Troubleshooter on the new computer after installing Windows 10 to restore the license.


    Please note, if your license was upgraded from a OEM preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows 7 license, it is not transferable.

    See:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Oct 26, 2020
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  4. I can't move my Windows license from my old PC to my new one

    Windows Activation issues using same license from old PC to new PC.

    Hi there,

    Hopefully this is not a OEM version of the license; as it will have to reside on the old equipment. There are a few ways to transfer your license; you call the activation center and they can get you the code to activate your computer - the number is: (888)
    352 7140

    Additionally, you can go here:
    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/transfer-windo...


    and follow the steps on transferring it.
     
    RickFran84, Oct 26, 2020
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