Windows 10: Transfering Windows to the new PC

Discus and support Transfering Windows to the new PC in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; So i recently build a new PC and i was wondering how i can activate the key from the old PC on the new Device... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Mad Max7, Nov 19, 2024.

  1. MAD MAX7
    Mad Max7 Win User

    Transfering Windows to the new PC


    So i recently build a new PC and i was wondering how i can activate the key from the old PC on the new Device

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    Mad Max7, Nov 19, 2024
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    transfer windows 10 to new pc?

    It depends on how Windows 10 was originally configured on your computer.

    If its a full retail store bought license online or offline, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a retail store bought Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a OEM preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is NOT transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    Learn more about transferring your license:


    If its a retail license, learn how to reactivate:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Nov 19, 2024
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  3. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Transferring Windows 10 to New PC Activation

    It depends on how Windows 10 was originally configured on your computer.

    If its a full retail store bought license online or offline, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a retail store bought Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    If its the free upgrade from a OEM preinstalled Windows 7 or Windows 8 license, it is NOT transferable to a new computer or motherboard.

    Learn more about transferring your license:


    If its a retail license, learn how to reactivate:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Nov 19, 2024
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  4. TEODORA ALEKSIC
    Teodora Aleksic Win User

    Transfering Windows to the new PC

    Cannot transfer Windows license to new PC

    Yes, thank you, these are the relevant steps. I only want to point out one thing, since the instructions are a bit misleading.

    Once you get to step 5 and see a list of devices linked to your Microsoft account, you need to select your old device from the list. So open the Activation page from the new device and select the old device in the list and mark it as This is the device I’m using right now.

    My initial understanding was that you need to find your new device in the list and mark it as the currently active one. What you're actually doing is selecting the device from which to take the Windows license.

    I have now successfully transferred my Windows license to my new device.

    Thank you
     
    Teodora Aleksic, Nov 19, 2024
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