Windows 10: Microsoft Licensing Question

Discus and support Microsoft Licensing Question in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi I recently purchased a Edition: Windows 10 Pro, Activation: Windows is activated with a digital license linked to my microsoft account I was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Joem_24, Sep 3, 2020.

  1. Joem_24 Win User

    Microsoft Licensing Question


    Hi


    I recently purchased a Edition: Windows 10 Pro, Activation: Windows is activated with a digital license linked to my microsoft account
    I was wondering if I decide in the future to build a new pc can i transfer the windows license to my newly build machine or do i need to buy a new license for that new machine? if i can what are the necessary procedures?

    Thanks in advance, been reading some of the other post and im getting confused on the topic.

    :)
     
    Joem_24, Sep 3, 2020
    #1
  2. Conor1974 Win User

    License Transfer question


    So I found this on the MS website.

    Add Windows 8.1 Pro Pack or Windows 8.1 Media Center Pack to your edition of Windows 8.1

    • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
      (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click Search.)
    • Enter add features in the search box, and then tap or click Settings.
    • Tap or click Add features to Windows 8.1 and then do one of the following:
      • If you need to purchase a product key, tap or click I want to buy a product key online.
        Follow the steps to purchase and enter a product key.
      • If you already have a product key, tap or click I already have a product key.
    • Enter your product key and click Next.
    • Read the license terms, select the check box to accept the license terms, and then click Add features.


      Would this be the way to do it? And would it matter that this would be the US version and not UK?

      Thanks
      Conor
     
    Conor1974, Sep 3, 2020
    #2
  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Sep 3, 2020
    #3
  4. jh8z79u5 Win User

    Microsoft Licensing Question

    Volume Licensing / Divestment question

    Hello,

    We are currently going through an asset sale and have a question regarding transitioning when the third-party takes ownership.

    The following are charactistics of our environment:

    • We are a Microsoft volume licensing enterprise enviroment
    • Deploy the volume license distribution of Microsoft desktop OS's and servers's OS
    • Have centralized KMS Server and implement volume MAC keys (for special purposes)
    What we know the third-party company is:

    • Are a lot smaller company
    • They do not have an Enterprise Agreement, no any volume licensing
    • No KMS/MAC licenses
    • They deploy OEM/Product licenses within their enviornment, they enter product keys per device deployment is my understanding
    So we need to eventually remove these computers off our domain, and eventually off our network.

    some of my concerns are:

    • Would they need to reimage their Servers/Desktops to a FPP (Full Packaged Product) or OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) distribution copy of the operating system?
    • The goal is to keep some Servers/Desktops operational, but once removed from our Domain and network the KMS count down begins (I believe 180 days)
    • Can a volume license install of an OS be converted/or have the ability to accept FPP/OEM product keys?

    Thanks, any advice is appreciated.
     
    jh8z79u5, Sep 3, 2020
    #4
Thema:

Microsoft Licensing Question

Loading...
  1. Microsoft Licensing Question - Similar Threads - Microsoft Licensing Question

  2. License Question

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    License Question: Hello,I have a weird license question.About 8 months ago I upgraded Windows 8 PRo to Windows 10 PRo.And it was not oem version as i still have the Windows 8 pro box.Then I stopped using it as I was using different pc.Then the 1st pc crashed and had to replace mobo.But I cant...
  3. License Question

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    License Question: Hello,I have a weird license question.About 8 months ago I upgraded Windows 8 PRo to Windows 10 PRo.And it was not oem version as i still have the Windows 8 pro box.Then I stopped using it as I was using different pc.Then the 1st pc crashed and had to replace mobo.But I cant...
  4. licensing question

    in Windows 10 Updates and Activation
    licensing question: I am looking at buying an ASUS notebook and it comes with "Windows 10 Pro National Academic " loaded. I am not a student and like the notebook for it's hardware features. Will I still be able to use it as "Windows 10 Pro ? Even if I am not a student ? Thanks...
  5. licensing question

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    licensing question: I have my computer re installed without changing any parts. Its just not working properly so we perform re installation and now my computer is not activated. I have my computer link to my MS account so it is weird not being activated. How can I re activate my Windows?...
  6. licensing question

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    licensing question: I have my computer re installed without changing any parts. Its just not working properly so we perform re installation and now my computer is not activated. I have my computer link to my MS account so it is weird not being activated. How can I re activate my Windows?...
  7. Microsoft Office Perpetual License Question

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Microsoft Office Perpetual License Question: It is my understanding that a perpetual license can be tied to the specific device it's activated on, rather than a Microsoft account. Does this mean that, if I were to sell/give away/whatever my laptop, the receiving party would get a free copy of office professional plus...
  8. Microsoft Office License Questions

    in Windows 10 Updates and Activation
    Microsoft Office License Questions: I purchased permanent licenses for Office on several different computers, managing them all via my Microsoft account. Now, all my Office products are trying to convert themselves to their 365 equivalents. Obviously, I'm not interested in this change occurring; back when the...
  9. License question

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    License question: I have a failing hard drive so I got a second internal hard drive and am now in the process of cloning the old hard drive to the new hard drive. Then I want to take out the old hard drive and put in either a ssd or hdd whichever my motherboard will accept. (It is a Dell 8300)...
  10. Question about licenses and Microsoft accounts

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Question about licenses and Microsoft accounts: If my system says "Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account", will it still reactivate if I reinstall without the MS account? submitted by /u/andrew_982_ [link] [comments]...