Windows 10: Transfer of Digital Windows License from old PC to new PC

Discus and support Transfer of Digital Windows License from old PC to new PC in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi all,I have just built a new PC and want to transfer my retail Windows license digitally linked to my account from my old PC to my new PC.When I log... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JitGohil, Feb 4, 2025.

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    Transfer of Digital Windows License from old PC to new PC


    Hi all,I have just built a new PC and want to transfer my retail Windows license digitally linked to my account from my old PC to my new PC.When I log into my Microsoft Account, I can see both PCs, with an option to 'remove this device unlink from your account' on both. Do I need to do this on the old PC to enable Windows to be activated on my new PC? Are there any further steps after that or is that it?Thanks.

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    JitGohil, Feb 4, 2025
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  2. Transfer digital license from old PC to New one.

    You would have to first ensure the Digital License is linked to your Microsoft Account. See instructions how to do that. You can then use the Troubleshooter on the new computer after installing Windows 10 to restore the license.


    Please note, if your license was upgraded from a OEM preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows 7 license, it is not transferable.

    See:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Feb 4, 2025
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  3. Need help transferring a Windows 10 Pro digital license from old PC to a new PC (Activation problem)

    3 hours later I found the solution.

    1. 1st problem solved: Yes I actually have to Clean-Install Windows using USB on my new PC. I still get an error "Windows is not activated", but it stops going into the "can't connect to organization" part.

    2. 2nd problem solved: Going back to my Old PC. Resetting the PC before the transfer actually cut off my linked Microsoft Account before transferring. The digital license became stuck to the device until I reconnect to Microsoft Account on my Old PC, making it turn from "Windows is activated with a digital license" to "Windows is activated with a digital license connected to Microsoft account". This means the old PC still has to be connected to a Microsoft Account in order for the digital license to be transferred.

    3. Last step: Going back to my New PC. I clean-installed without entering a Product Key, so the system has some options in the Settings > Activation. In this mode of install, Windows is not activated, but you can open a dialog and select "I just replaced my Hardware recently", when I picked that, it shows the new PC's name and Activate button near it. This transfers the license from the old PC, activating Windows in the new PC.

    4. New PC: Windows is activated with a digital license connected to Microsoft account.

    I made some dumb mistakes, but I hope it gives some insight.
     
    Gabriel Stephanus, Feb 4, 2025
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  4. Transfer of Digital Windows License from old PC to new PC

    Transferring Digital License to a new PC

    Hello, I am soon going to sell my PC and build a new one, but I'd like to transfer my digital license over to the new PC that I am going to build.

    I would also like to point out that my digital license is already linked to my Microsoft account. I need a explanation on how to transfer my digital license

    on a new PC, thanks.
     
    JozieeGonn, Feb 4, 2025
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