Windows 10: Swapping and transferring windows licenses

I have two computers of about the same age/generation, one has a Haswell i5 while the other has a Xeon E3 also haswell-derived.


Let's call them Computers A and B. Both are currently running the latest updated version of Windows 10x64 1909.


1. Computer A was upgraded from a FULL Retail Copy of Windows 7 Ultimate, now Windows 10 Pro

2. Computer B was upgraded from a FULL Retail Copy of Windows 8.1 Home, now Windows 10 Home


Due to usage and OS features, I want/need to swap or switch the OS versions. This should make Computer A go from Windows Pro to Windows Home and the opposite for Computer B.


How do I go about doing this without running into activation issues?

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Windows 10 license transfer

Thanks Andre.

i bought the license. My laptop was originally loaded with win 7 and was upgraded free couple of months.

in this case, if i understand you correctly, i can transfer with below steps. Right.?

let me buy my new laptop and try below.

and to my question do you have an update.

does OS upgrades if my activation key is changed.

thanks

sai

 

Windows 10 license transfer

If its a retail license, yes, you can transfer it. Learn more about transferring the license:

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

 

Windows 10 license transfer

There is no actual deactivation method.

You can only transfer the license if its a retail license. If it came with the laptop you can't transfer it.

You can first uninstall the key.

Open Start, type: cmd

Right click CMD

Click Run as administrator

At the command prompt, type:

slmgr -upk

Hit Enter

Next, proceed to upgrade the new laptop:

• How
  to Perform an Easy Upgrade in Windows 10

You might need to reactivate by chat support since the license was previously in use.

• Activate Your Windows 10 License via Microsoft Chat Support

Learn more:

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