Windows 10: Transferring my Windows 10 licence to a new PC after a critical hardware failure requiring...

Hi, I am only posting a question here as I have seen some conflicting information regarding whether I can transfer my Windows 10 Pro license after serious hardware failure that prevents booting.

So I had/have a full retail Windows 7 Pro version I still have the box/product key which was upgraded to Windows 10 Pro for free. I have not changed the computer since then. Some posts I have seen suggest that even the full retail versions could not be transferred while other posts suggested that it can be transferred once.


I can see the details of the broken PC in my Microsoft account but I am unsure it this means that the digital license is associated with my account or not.


Going forward what I would like to do is:

1. Pay a PC parts store to build a custom PC to replace my broken computer

2. Have them install Windows 10 Pro for me using my license details unsure if this is possible


Can you please advise if my plan above is viable. I would rather not pay for a new Windows 10 license if I can continue using the one I already own.


Sorry if this question has been answered elsewhere. I have tried to find answer that are not contradictory but have not had much luck.

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