Windows 10: Q: Moving license from one PC to another

Discus and support Q: Moving license from one PC to another in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Details pls: 3 yrs ago I purchased Windows 8.1 Pro (Retail !) I reinstalled to have Windows 10 pro.Now I want buying a new PC. Can I move... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Dowin, Feb 27, 2017.

  1. Dowin Win User

    Q: Moving license from one PC to another


    Details pls:


    3 yrs ago I purchased Windows 8.1 Pro (Retail !)

    I reinstalled to have Windows 10 pro.Now I want buying a new PC.


    Can I move the license to the new PC?

    If not:

    Can I add an HDD, and change CPU?



    Thanks guys Q: Moving license from one PC to another :)

    :)
     
    Dowin, Feb 27, 2017
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  2. Andre Da Costa, Feb 27, 2017
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  3. Jimimidi Win User
    Moving Windows 10 license from one PC to another

    Is it possible to transfer a full Windows 10 license from one PC to another? This is not an upgrade, but a purchased version of Windows 10 that I may need to move to another machine in the near future.

    Anybody have any insights on this?
     
    Jimimidi, Feb 27, 2017
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  4. Fafhrd Win User

    Q: Moving license from one PC to another

    Yes you can transfer the retail license you purchased for 8.1 to a new machine. You have rights to transfer the upgraded windows 10 to the new machine in place of the Windows 8.1 installation. Not both. If you have a Microsoft account linked to your Windows 10, the activation after transfer should take place automatically.

    You must remove the Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Pro from the old machine to comply with EULA terms. If the old machine had a license for an earlier version of Windows, you can reinstall that older version for transfer to a new owner, or for reuse by yourself.

    If, instead, you wish to add an HDD, and change CPU, that should not affect your Windows 10 installation.
     
    Fafhrd, Feb 27, 2017
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  5. Dowin Win User
    Thank you so much Fafhrd!!!

    YOU ARE AMAZING!!

    I couldn't expect any better answer.

    I'm very glad to know my Retail license of 8 is good to serve as a 10 in a new computer.
     
    Dowin, Feb 27, 2017
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  6. Fafhrd Win User
    Your'e welcome! Welcome to Tenforums. *Smile
     
    Fafhrd, Feb 27, 2017
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  7. NavyLCDR New Member
    NavyLCDR, Apr 5, 2018
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