Windows 10: Is winsows license linked to the Microsoft account?

Discus and support Is winsows license linked to the Microsoft account? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Right now I have a laptop that runs Windows. If I was to wipe it clean, and then tried yo install windows, would I need to pay for a new license? Or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Mark P6, Jan 12, 2025.

  1. MARK P6
    Mark P6 Win User

    Is winsows license linked to the Microsoft account?


    Right now I have a laptop that runs Windows. If I was to wipe it clean, and then tried yo install windows, would I need to pay for a new license? Or would it detect that I have one via my Microsoft account? Is there any way to backup your license?

    :)
     
    Mark P6, Jan 12, 2025
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  2. MCARDONA81
    MCardona81 Win User

    Link Microsoft Account to Windows 10 Digital License  


    This is what i get on step 2


    Is winsows license linked to the Microsoft account? 95765d1485970538t-link-microsoft-account-windows-10-digital-license-1.jpg
     
    MCardona81, Jan 12, 2025
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  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Link a Microsoft Account to a Windows 10 license

    Hello Steve, and welcome to Ten Forums. Is winsows license linked to the Microsoft account? :)

    What build of Windows 10 do you currently have installed?

    *Arrow https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...mber-find.html

    Starting in build 14371, if you see this part highlighted in yellow below in Settings -> Update & security -> Activation from step 7 in the tutorial posted above, then the PC's digital license is linked to your MSA.



    Is winsows license linked to the Microsoft account? 88534d1467758787-microsoft-account-link-digital-license-windows-10-pc-activation_add_microsoft_a.png
     
    Brink, Jan 12, 2025
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  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Is winsows license linked to the Microsoft account?

    Link Microsoft Account to Windows 10 Digital License  


    Hello MCardona81, Is winsows license linked to the Microsoft account? :)

    The digital license will automatically be linked when you sign in to Windows 10 with your Microsoft account.

    At step 2, what does it show for you in Activation on the right side?
     
    Brink, Jan 12, 2025
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