Windows 10: Purchased full Retail Pro of Windows 8.1, updated to 10. Now want to transfer license to...

Greetings,

I bought the Full (retail) Pro version of Windows 8.1. I had it updated to 10 as part of the update program. The time has come for me to upgrade my hardware. I want to verify that I still have the rights to transfer this version, and how to do this. I have the original License Key ( for 8.1) and have been able to find the current key for Windows 10.

Please point to some instructions on how to carry this out. I am prepared to deactivate it on the old system before going to the new system.


Thanks

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Retail License Transfers?

PC 1

Windows 10 Pro Edition (Upgraded from Windows 8.0 Pro Retail for free, after updating to Windows 8.1 Pro, and no longer in use)

PC 2

Windows 10 Pro Edition (Upgraded from Windows 8.1 Pro Retail, and no longer in use)

PC 3

Windows 10 Home Edition (Upgraded from Windows 8.1 Home for free, currently in use)

PC 4

Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM, currently in use)

I've heard that an install of Windows 10, upgraded from a retail version of Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 can be transferred to another PC, if the original hardware is no longer in use (Motherboard replacement, or whole PC replacement)

If possible, I'd like to take the license from PC 1, and apply it to PC 3, to upgrade it from Home edition to Pro Edition, and take the license on PC 2, and apply it to PC 4, so that I can install Windows 10 Pro edition, without having to purchase a new license.

Is this possible?

 

Are Windows Retail Version Upgrading to Win 10 OEM??

If that's possible for all WIndows 7/8/8/1 retail licence holders (who make an issue of it) then it would be welcome news indeed.

 

Purchased Windows 10 pro retail version and want to move it to a new motherboard

Yes, a retail purchased license includes unlimited transfer rights. Its a full version and you can move to new motherboard without hindrance. Learn more:

• How to Transfer your Windows 10 License to a New Computer