Windows 10: Solving Activation Issues - from old computer to new computer

Discus and support Solving Activation Issues - from old computer to new computer in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Purchased a custom build. Purchased a new Microsoft license for the Windows that installed when I restored my image of the old computer on to the new... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by therealsimpsons, Sep 7, 2020.

  1. THEREALSIMPSONS
    therealsimpsons Win User

    Solving Activation Issues - from old computer to new computer


    Purchased a custom build. Purchased a new Microsoft license for the Windows that installed when I restored my image of the old computer on to the new one via Macrium Reflect.

    Three days in, the new computer was found to be damaged in transit, and sent it back. The builder will replace it. Made an image on Macrium Reflect of the new machine.

    Hooked up the old computer, which still had an activated Win10 on it.

    When I get the replacement, and restore the image I took, it will have the license for the damaged one. How do I get MS to transfer it to the replacement?

    Thank you.

    TRS

    :)
     
    therealsimpsons, Sep 7, 2020
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  2. TATER
    tater Win User

    Need ideas for new computer

    if this is an upgrade computer... then i wouldnt suggest buying new ones and wasting $200-$300 on new ones.., especially if all the old stuff works fine
     
    tater, Sep 7, 2020
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Andre Da Costa, Sep 7, 2020
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Solving Activation Issues - from old computer to new computer

    Registering on a new computer

    You have to de-activate the account on your old PC and then you can activate it on your new system -

    Click HERE     for a step-by step on how to do that!
     
    DaveM121, Sep 7, 2020
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