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Discus and support Question about moving licenses around in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey everyone! So I'm building a new computer and dreading having to buy for a Windows 10 key because I plan on selling my old computer. However, I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Nerisai, Jun 7, 2020.

  1. Question about moving licenses around


    Hey everyone!

    So I'm building a new computer and dreading having to buy for a Windows 10 key because I plan on selling my old computer. However, I still have an old laptop with Windows 8.1 on it with an active OEM license. Is it possible for me to upgrade that 8.1 license to 10 and move it to a new computer?

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    /u/Nerisai, Jun 7, 2020
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  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, Jun 7, 2020
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  3. Rose Cal Win User
    Moving the taskbar

    Hi Kim,

    You can customize your taskbar to pin your favorite apps to it, move it to where you want to display on your screen, and specify how taskbar buttons group together when you have more than one window open. To address your question, we suggest
    that you follow these steps on how to move your taskbar to a different location on the screen:

    • Open Settings and choose Personalization.
    • Select Taskbar.
    • Under Taskbar location on the screen, click the drop-down menu and select
      Bottom.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Jun 7, 2020
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  4. John Vil Win User

    Question about moving licenses around

    moving and resizing

    Hi Bob,

    There may be several reasons why you are unable to resize or move applications after installing an update. To better assist you with your concern, we would like you to answer the questions below:

    • Does it happen only on one application?
    • Which application are you having issues resizing or moving?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to run the Windows 10 troubleshooter. Kindly follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key +X, select
      Control panel
    • Change the view by option on the top right to
      Large icons
    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the
      view all option on the left panel
    • Run the Windows Store apps troubleshooter
    Let us know how it goes.
     
    John Vil, Jun 7, 2020
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