Windows 10: Transfer a Lost Windows 11 Product key

Discus and support Transfer a Lost Windows 11 Product key in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Had a laptop with Windows Home. Purchased and installed Windows 11 Pro license from the Microsoft Store.Bought a new laptop.Reset old laptop and it has... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Marc Pillon, Apr 5, 2025.

  1. Transfer a Lost Windows 11 Product key


    Had a laptop with Windows Home. Purchased and installed Windows 11 Pro license from the Microsoft Store.Bought a new laptop.Reset old laptop and it has reverted to Windows 10. Win Pro 11 key no longer present.I want to take the license I bought and use it to my new PC but I do not know how to retreive that license key.Thanks.

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    Marc Pillon, Apr 5, 2025
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    Hello.

    Whoever told you that you need to "deactivate" is wrong. Go here for actual steps on transfering the product key over:

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/transfer-windo...


    Simply put, you just need to transfer the license over. you do not need to deactivate first.

    For more info, i suggest calling MS support about activation issues.

    Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product
    advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
     
    Zackary Vanosdol, Apr 5, 2025
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  3. Lost Windows Activation Product Key

    I recently lost my Windows 10 pro Activation product key and now Microsoft wants me to activate my windows but now i dnt have any product key please suggest me the way i dnt want to lost my all data...
     
    Nimra Imam, Apr 5, 2025
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    Product Key Reactivation

    Hi

    Thanks for your reply.

    Reactivating Windows 11 after retrieving the motherboard key involves using the original product key or digital license associated with your system.

    Here are the steps to reactivate Windows 11:

    1. Open Settings:
      • Click on the Start button and select the gear icon to open "Settings."
    2. Navigate to Update & Security:
      • In the Settings menu, click on "Update & Security."
    3. Go to Activation:
      • In the left sidebar, select "Activation."
    4. Enter Product Key:
      • If you have a product key, click on "Change product key" and enter the key when prompted.
    5. Use Digital License:
      • If your Windows 11 was linked to your Microsoft account, you might see an option to troubleshoot and link your digital license. Click on this option and follow the prompts.
    6. Restart Your Computer:
      • After entering the product key or linking your digital license, restart your computer.
    7. Verification:
      • Go back to the Activation section in Settings to verify that Windows 11 is now activated.
     
    Derrick19 - MSFT, Apr 5, 2025
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