Windows 10: Transfer old windows key to new computer

Discus and support Transfer old windows key to new computer in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I am hoping that I can do this. My last computer crashed and I cannot find the original CD key that is paired with that computer. I have the computer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Chad B., May 3, 2024.

  1. CHAD B.
    Chad B. Win User

    Transfer old windows key to new computer


    I am hoping that I can do this. My last computer crashed and I cannot find the original CD key that is paired with that computer. I have the computer still linked to my account and plan on building my computer today. I am hoping for some guidance on how to activate it on the new hardware. Thank you!

    :)
     
    Chad B., May 3, 2024
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  2. SMITTYCHAT.
    Smittychat. Win User

    New computer - transfer old key

    Hi,

    The Windows 10 Pro upgrade would be tied to the old computer and is not transferable. I believe it will be necessary to purchase Windows 10 Pro.

    Try the following steps:

    To upgrade, select the Start button, then select Settings >
    Update & security > Activation.

    • If you have a digital license for Windows 10 Pro, and Windows 10 Home is currently activated on your device, select
      Go to Store and you'll be prompted to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for free.
    • If you have a digital license for Windows 10 Pro, but Windows 10 Home isn't activated on your device, select
      Troubleshoot, and then follow the steps to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro.
    • If you don't have a digital license for Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro is available for purchase from the Store.
    Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro
     
    Smittychat., May 3, 2024
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  3. LAURAFINCHER
    LauraFincher Win User
    How to transfer contact list, old mail, etc from my old computer to the new computer?

    Original title: Laura

    I just got a new computer with Windows 10 and successfully set up Windows Live Mail (as that is the mail program I like best). How can I transfer contact list, old mail, etc from my old computer to the new computer.
     
    LauraFincher, May 3, 2024
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  4. SILKSTONE
    silkstone Win User

    Transfer old windows key to new computer

    Transferring old Hard Drive to New Computer. Is it possible?

    I've done it a few times and never had a problem. Most of the time windows has sorted itself out for me, but when it doesn't a safe-mode boot and driver clean does the trick. I imagine that most of the problems would come when going from AMD > Intel or the reverse, but I haven;t tried that.

    Run some kind of backup before hand, in case it doesn't work. Get the windows key and re-activate (phone method) on the new computer. As mussels says, it might run more smoothly after switching to win 10, but then again, I'm not sure if Win10 still generates a new key, and I wouldn't want to to be associated with my old computer.

    The safest way would be to backup what you need, transfer the hard drive and install win 10 with your Win 7 key on the new machine.
     
    silkstone, May 3, 2024
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