Windows 10: Transferring Windows 10 to a new Motherboard

Discus and support Transferring Windows 10 to a new Motherboard in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi I've checked out previous answers on this subject, so I'm familiar with the procedure when I upgrade my m/b & processor. If you upgraded from a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by DJSMITH6, Feb 9, 2021.

  1. DJSMITH6
    DJSMITH6 Win User

    Transferring Windows 10 to a new Motherboard


    Hi


    I've checked out previous answers on this subject, so I'm familiar with the procedure when I upgrade my m/b & processor.

    • If you upgraded from a retail copy of Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1, the Windows 10 license carries the retail rights from which it was derived – can be transferred. But under Microsoft’s rules, you are only entitled to a one time transfer.
    • If you upgraded from an OEM Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1 license, these are licenses that come preinstalled on a new computer from a manufacturer, and then your Windows 10 license maintains the OEM rights – cannot be transferred.


    So here's my potential wrinkle. I also built my last PC system in 2013, based on Windows 7, which I purchased at a retail store at the time in the UK. i.e. I did not buy the OS preinstalled on a store bought Desktop PC.


    I upgraded that eventually with the free WINDOWS 10 offer.


    Now... coming to check my original DVD box and sleeve, I see that my Windows 7 Home Premium is classed as an OEM System Builder Pack....


    I'm suddenly guessing that I won't be transfer this after all?


    Any advice appreciated.


    DJ

    :)
     
    DJSMITH6, Feb 9, 2021
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Reactivating Windows 10 with new motherboard

    Plugging it into the new motherboard should be enough, but create a recovery drive in case you need to perform a startup repair:


    The fact that you don't have a license key concerns me. If Windows 10 came preinstalled on your computer, you can't transfer it to a new computer or motherboard. You will need to purchase an entirely new license.

    Learn more about transferring licenses:

     
    Andre Da Costa, Feb 9, 2021
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  3. 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, Feb 9, 2021
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  4. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Transferring Windows 10 to a new Motherboard

    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, Feb 9, 2021
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