Windows 10: Is it legal to move this license to another computer?

Discus and support Is it legal to move this license to another computer? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I bought a laptop a few years ago, it had windows 8 or 8.1 in it and it was licensed, I upgraded to version 10 for free. When I run the slmgr -dli... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by franksailoro, Apr 5, 2021.

  1. Is it legal to move this license to another computer?


    I bought a laptop a few years ago, it had windows 8 or 8.1 in it and it was licensed, I upgraded to version 10 for free. When I run the slmgr -dli command, it says it's a retail version. Is it legal to move this license to another computer?

    :)
     
    franksailoro, Apr 5, 2021
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  2. How to legally use an OEM license.


    Hence the reason I said MS licensing makes everyone a criminal. Is it legal to move this license to another computer? :)

    Based on the Dreamspark license, *ONLY* a COA computer with Windows Vista or older would anyone install these legally (as a COA Windows 7, 8, 8.1 can just upgrade to 10 for now).

    Basically, they have created a website that is worthless for anyone who reads and actually follows license rules.
     
    TiredEngineer, Apr 5, 2021
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  3. license and legality

    Hi Imam,

    I am Sumit, an Independent Advisor and a 3 year Windows Insider MVP here to help.

    No, that's not legal. When you accepted the license terms during install, you agreed to use it with a genuine license.

    Via
    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Useterms/Retail...


    Authorized Software and Activation. You are authorized to use this software only if you are properly licensed and the software has been properly activated with a genuine product key or by other authorized method.
     
    Sumit (Independent Advisor), Apr 5, 2021
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    ~$600 build for Sims, WoW, and Minecraft

    I don't see a mouse, keyboard, monitor, or speakers listed. Do they already have these? I also don't see an OS listed. New computers typically require new licenses since OEM licenses are can not legally be transferred to new computers. Only full retail licenses are transferable (if uninstalled from all other computers), but by far most are OEM.

    How much does the DVD add to the cost?
     
    Bill_Bright, Apr 5, 2021
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