Windows 10: On a windows 11 PC I had activated, what happens to the windows 11 license if I reset the...

I have a couple of computers I bought and setup. If I reset them back to factory using the built in reset function, what happens to the windows 11 license if I give the computer to someone else and then they setup again?

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How To Activate Windows 11 Signed-into Account (B) Using A Windows 10 Digital License Linked to Account (A) On A Different PC?

I have:

• An old PC that:
  
  • Is running Windows 10 Home.
    
  • Activated using a digital license that is eligible for Windows 11 update.
    
    • Digital license is linked to an old Microsoft account (e-mail #1).
      
  • Does not meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11.
    
• A new PC that:
  
  • Is running Windows 11 Home.
    
  • Is not yet activated.
    
  • Is signed-in using a new Microsoft account (e-mail #2).
    

My main goal is to activate Windows 11 Home on my new PC using my existing digital license while keeping:

1. The new PC signed-in to the new Microsoft account (e-mail #2).
   
2. The old PC signed-in to the old Microsoft account (e-mail #1).
   

Side note: Though I would love to keep the old PC working and still licensed, it is OK if that is not possible.

Initial idea:

1. Unlink digital license on old PC from e-mail #1.
   
2. Link digital license on old PC to e-mail #2.
   
3. Check that the new PC is activated.
   
4. Switch back to e-mail #1 on old PC.
   

Yet, I am unsure about the proper way of handling this process while avoiding any hiccups.

Actual questions:

1. Would my initial idea work?
   
   1. Could you please point me to how to unlink an account from a digital license?
      
   2. Could you please point me to how to link a new account to a digital license?
      
   3. Would the Windows 11 Home activation be automatic and immediate or is there anything I need to do before?
      
2. If not, what are my other options?
   

Thank you in advance!

 

install windows 11 on unsupported pc and activate it

Hello! My name is Cristiano. I'm an Independent Advisor. I'm glad to help you.

Yes, you can activate Windows 11 on an unsupported PC if you have a digital license for Windows 10. Here are the steps on how to do it:

1. Download the Windows 11 ISO file from the Microsoft website.

2. Create a bootable USB drive or DVD with the Windows 11 ISO file.

3. Boot your PC from the bootable media.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows 11.

5. When you reach the activation screen, select the "I don't have a product key" option.

6. Click on the "Activate Windows" button.

7. Windows 11 will automatically activate using your digital license for Windows 10.

Please note that Microsoft has not officially supported installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs.

It is up to you to decide whether or not to install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC. If you do decide to install it, be sure to back up your important files before you do so.

 

Activate windows 11 with window 10 license

Hi

Can I use my windows 10 pro license key, to activate my new windows 11 pro PC?

(the PC is running windows 11 pro now)

Thanks a lot: )