Windows 10: I need help using my windows key on a new pc build and removing this key from an old pc...

Discus and support I need help using my windows key on a new pc build and removing this key from an old pc... in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I had someone from microsoft before help me on this exact issue before he helped me resolve via cmd command prompt... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Jason Johnson8, Dec 23, 2024.

  1. I need help using my windows key on a new pc build and removing this key from an old pc...


    I had someone from microsoft before help me on this exact issue before he helped me resolve via cmd command prompt

    :)
     
    Jason Johnson8, Dec 23, 2024
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  2. Bembott Win User

    Help installing windows on new PC with old key

    Hello,

    I bought a Windows 7 license 2012 for my then new PC. I have upgraded that license for free to windows 10. Now i have bought a new PC, deactivated the key on my old PC and installed Windows 10 on my new PC successfully. However, the license is not activated and i can't get it activated. Any help on what to do?

    I've follow many guides online with no success *Sad

    This is how the "Activation" tab in settings looks:


    I need help using my windows key on a new pc build and removing this key from an old pc... 312731d1609350622t-help-installing-windows-new-pc-old-key-snip.jpg


    Please help! *Biggrin
     
    Bembott, Dec 23, 2024
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  3. BluXo Win User
    Windows 10 Product Key(New PC)

    Hi I built a new computer recently and I kept my OS drive from my old build. It wasn't activated due to the motherboard change so I used my student windows key. I didn't use the student key previously on my old build. Eventually I want to get an
    OS drive on my old PC while use my new one. Can I still use my old Windows 10 Home key on my old PC? I did the upgrade to student without thinking of it deleting my old OS build. Also, the student OS build is only for one PC. Is it still possible to access
    that old key on put it back on my old PC?
     
    BluXo, Dec 23, 2024
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  4. Bembott Win User

    I need help using my windows key on a new pc build and removing this key from an old pc...

    Help installing windows on new PC with old key

    My old PC and new PC are both connected to the same MS account.

    Troubleshooter says this:

    I need help using my windows key on a new pc build and removing this key from an old pc... 312739d1609351440t-help-installing-windows-new-pc-old-key-troubleshoot.jpg


    I can confirm that the license in genuine.

    Also, if i try the "recently changed hardware" it shows this:

    I need help using my windows key on a new pc build and removing this key from an old pc... 312741d1609351687t-help-installing-windows-new-pc-old-key-change-hardware.jpg

    Even though both PCs are connected to the same MS account?

    Under "Activation" in settings it says my edition is "Windows 10 pro", even though my original pc had Windows 7 Home (i think), could this be the issue?

    When i installed windows 10 on my new PC with the 25 character product key it accepted it without objection. Now when i try to activate it, it objects. I am using a product key, should i use something else?
     
    Bembott, Dec 23, 2024
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