Windows 10: Is there a way to recover a license from devices I removed from my account?

I recently had to swap to a new motherboard after my previous one got fried. Upon installing Windows 10 on the new hardware, I'd absentmindedly installed the Pro version, but only had a license for the Home version. Problem is, I only realized that I can't activate this version without buying a new license only after I'd deleted the previous devices I had, both of which did have the Home license I already owned. So I assume that even if I do a fresh install of the Home version on my current device, I don't think there's a way to activate it anymore either. Is there a way to recover those previ

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Remove account

I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
To delete an account, follow these steps:

1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:

 

Remove Devices

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues while removing the device from your Microsoft account as it keeps popping back after removing.



It could be possible that the device was using OneDrive with the same Microsoft account and that might be the reason you are able to see the device listed under your profile. I would suggest you to remove the device from OneDrive
and see if that helps.



You can follow the steps to remove the device from OneDrive.

1. Login to
   https://onedrive.live.com.
2. Now on the left hand pane click on PC’s.
3. Now click on the devices that are listed under PC’s and on the right hand side click on
   Remove PC.

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the results of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Accedentally deleted linked devices with win10 pro lic on my microsoft account, is their a way to recover my win10 pro license?

Accedentally deleted linked devices with win10 pro lic on my microsoft account, is their a way to recover my win10 pro license?