Windows 10: Licensing from w10 to w11

Discus and support Licensing from w10 to w11 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi!I have a question regarding activation,I currently have windows 10 PRO activated with a Retail key, I do have the option to upgrade in my "settings... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Smowky, Feb 17, 2022.

  1. SMOWKY
    Smowky Win User

    Licensing from w10 to w11


    Hi!I have a question regarding activation,I currently have windows 10 PRO activated with a Retail key, I do have the option to upgrade in my "settings > update&security" which I guess my key will be intact and windows 11 will be activated. My question is > What if I freshly format/install windows 11 via .iso bootable usb not upgrade will my windows 10 key used to activate w10 work to activate windows 11?Thank you in advance ^__^ \../

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    Smowky, Feb 17, 2022
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  2. GHOT
    Ghot Win User

    Activate W10 with W11 product key?

    You can clean install Windows 10, same version, Home or Pro, and it will auto activate.

    Or... you can make Windows 11 just like Windows 10...

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    The START Menu is really the only serious difference... and it's not THAT different.


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    Ghot, Feb 17, 2022
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  3. IDGAT
    idgat Win User
    Activate W10 with W11 product key?

    Understood. Then simply add ExplorerPatcher - keeps Win11 but as a look-a-like Win10. Saves all the hassles of a re-install.

    Just try it first.

    But, if you do decide to go down the W10 re-install path ..
    - image (Macrium Reflect) existing activated W11 installation just in acse things go pear-shaped
    - you shouldn't have to worry about a key anyway, if W11 is (was) activated, the installation of W10 should auto-activate accordingly.
     
    idgat, Feb 17, 2022
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  4. NORMANWEED
    NormanWeed Win User

    Licensing from w10 to w11

    moving W10 Pro license to another computer running W10 Home

    I am a long time W10 Insider.

    I had a Gateway NV79 running W10 Pro and it bellied up with on board battery issues and is non functional.

    I want to move that Pro License to another W10 machine running home.

    What are the steps/

    Thanks,

    Norm Weed
     
    NormanWeed, Feb 17, 2022
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