Windows 10: Why can't I transfer my Windows license?

Hi! I have a problem with Windows reactivation. I have a Windows 10 PC where I have a license. I recently built a new PC and installed Windows 11 on it, but I can't transfer the license. What I tried to do:1. Enter the license key manually: I get an error like this screenshot 1 I can't upload screenshots directly here because I get an error2. I clicked "Troubleshoot", and then "I changed hardware on this device": only my old Windows 10 computer is displayed in the reactivation window, and the new one is just not there, although I use the same Microsoft account on both computers screensho

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Windows 10 license transfer

Thanks Andre.

i bought the license. My laptop was originally loaded with win 7 and was upgraded free couple of months.

in this case, if i understand you correctly, i can transfer with below steps. Right.?

let me buy my new laptop and try below.

and to my question do you have an update.

does OS upgrades if my activation key is changed.

thanks

sai

 

Windows 10 license transfer

If its a retail license, yes, you can transfer it. Learn more about transferring the license:

• How to Transfer your Windows 10 License to a New Computer

 

Windows 10 license transfer

There is no actual deactivation method.

You can only transfer the license if its a retail license. If it came with the laptop you can't transfer it.

You can first uninstall the key.

Open Start, type: cmd

Right click CMD

Click Run as administrator

At the command prompt, type:

slmgr -upk

Hit Enter

Next, proceed to upgrade the new laptop:

• How
  to Perform an Easy Upgrade in Windows 10

You might need to reactivate by chat support since the license was previously in use.

• Activate Your Windows 10 License via Microsoft Chat Support

Learn more:

• How to Transfer your Windows 10 License to a New Computer