Windows 10: I recently changed hardware motherboard in my PC and need to transfer the licence.

Discus and support I recently changed hardware motherboard in my PC and need to transfer the licence. in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi,I changed hardware in my PC. The windows key was linked to me Microsoft account but not understanding the process I removed the previous device from... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by madbill99, Jun 18, 2024.

  1. MADBILL99
    madbill99 Win User

    I recently changed hardware motherboard in my PC and need to transfer the licence.


    Hi,I changed hardware in my PC. The windows key was linked to me Microsoft account but not understanding the process I removed the previous device from my account yesterday assuming that this would unlock the code and allow me to use the activation key. The PC i removed was DAD-PC New or very similar to that.Please advise how I can transfer this key to the new hardware.Regards

    :)
     
    madbill99, Jun 18, 2024
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  2. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Hardware change

    Hi Trey

    Please be careful . . .

    Is your Windows 10 licence based on an OEM licence (came pre-installed on a PC) or Retail (purchased separately to a PC)

    If it is a Retail licence, then it will have transfer rights to a new Motherboard or PC, if it is OEM it will not . ..

    Is your Windows 10 a retail licence?

    Here are the steps Microsoft recommend to take before moving a Windows 10 licence to a new PC or Motherboard . . .

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/...
     
    DaveM121, Jun 18, 2024
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  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    Activation of windows key after motherboard replacement.

    Hi Nitin

    Replacing a motherboard is a major hardware change . . .

    Is your Windows 10 licence based on an OEM licence (came pre-installed on a PC) or Retail (purchased separately to a PC)

    If it is a Retail licence, then it will have transfer rights to a new Motherboard or PC, if it is OEM it will not . ..

    Is your Windows 10 licence a Retail Licence?

    Here is the Microsoft page on the steps to take before replacing the motherboard so your licence is transferred successfully:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/...
     
    DaveM121, Jun 18, 2024
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  4. LIBERTHERME
    Libertherme Win User

    I recently changed hardware motherboard in my PC and need to transfer the licence.

    Activate Windows 10 after motherboard change

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I built the PC myself and it is\was a retail Windows 8 Pro license upgraded to 10.

    The guide listed that I should be able to transfer the license, and following the steps given when selecting "I recently changed hardware" in the activation process it does not list my previous device to select from.

    My Microsoft account is logged in on both my old and new motherboard, and my old motherboard is unable to boot at all to deactivate or retrieve any keys.

    If my license is indeed available for transfer, how can I proceed from here?

    Thanks.
     
    Libertherme, Jun 18, 2024
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