Windows 10: New win10 system build, how do I activate from my old upgraded win7?

Discus and support New win10 system build, how do I activate from my old upgraded win7? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, I'm building a new system and would like to use the license from my dismantled old system. The old system started with win7 and has been upgraded... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by emilgolen, Jan 23, 2020.

  1. EMILGOLEN
    emilgolen Win User

    New win10 system build, how do I activate from my old upgraded win7?


    Hi,
    I'm building a new system and would like to use the license from my dismantled old system.
    The old system started with win7 and has been upgraded all the way up to win10 through the years.
    I purchased a "Windows 10 Home 64-bit Installation/Recovery Disc Only" to simplify things.
    I will install this first.
    From what I read I now have a digital license for the old system.
    I'm wondering how do I transfer the license to the new system?
    Do I need to "un-register" the old system?
    I have the original product key but my new system has completely new hardware (except for DVD player) so I don't see how the license can be linked automatically.
    I haven't tried yet so I'm just gathering info for when I do in a couple days.

    Thanks!

    :)
     
    emilgolen, Jan 23, 2020
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  2. TIM B285
    Tim B285 Win User

    Win10 on new hard drive, how to activate

    • Installed Win10 to new hard drive, but Win7 code does not work.
    • Tried online (slui.exe 4) activation:
      • entered numeric codes online - which failed,
      • talked to 1st line tech who entered Win7 code - did not work,
      • transferred me to 2nd line tech and no one came on the phone line after 2.5 hours.

    Win7 was pre-installed on HP computer with no media provided and HP support has no process to supply replacement media or ISO (last HP purchase). Tried to install Win7 to new drive using Recovery Disks I created, but it could not find system image.

    Not willing to return to old hard drive as the new one has SSD and is at least 3 (7?) times faster.

    QUESTION 1: Is my only option now to buy either Win7 or Win10?

    QUESTION 2: Without activation, when will Win10 no longer boot? If 12 months, I can retry online activation later.
     
    Tim B285, Jan 23, 2020
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  3. PHATS0
    Phats0 Win User
    upgraded Win7 retail to Win10. HOW do I install this license on NEW HARDWARE?

    I've upgraded my PC to WIN10 from Win7 with a retail(non-OEM) license.

    What are the steps i need to take to
    install and activate that license on a NEW PC?
     
    Phats0, Jan 23, 2020
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  4. DKWONG55
    dkwong55 Win User

    New win10 system build, how do I activate from my old upgraded win7?

    Win7 to Win10 upgrade issue ... 0xC1900101-0x30017 and then 0x40017

    hi, Andre,

    yes, i think my note did say that i already created the bootable ISO on a DVD and started the Win10 upgrade from there. i already contacted the vendor and he gave me a list of Win10 drivers, suggested the bootable ISO upgrade method but did not recommend
    a new BIOS update.

    My PC is a ZOTAC CI320none with an Intel processor running a licensed Win7 Home Premium SP1.
     
    dkwong55, Jan 23, 2020
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