Windows 10: Windows 10/11 Pro License Transfer

Hello, How can I transfer a factory Windows 10/11 Pro license from a fairly new laptop to a new/empty m.2 drive? The factory drive is not nearly large enough for me so I want to upgrade to a 1TB or 2TB drive.

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Free upgrade from Windows 11 Home to 11 Pro using 10 Pro retail license

My current computer has an activated Windows 10 Pro retail license. I'm planning to replace my current computer by buying a new computer that comes preinstalled with Windows 11 Home, and then I understand I can use my 10 Pro license to upgrade to 11 Pro for free.

What's the most straightforward way of accomplishing this? The obvious approach that comes to mind involves two steps:

1. Reinstall Windows 10 Pro on new computer and activate with my existing retail license.
   
2. Upgrade new computer to 11 Pro for free through the settings.
   

Is there a simpler way of doing this without having to reinstall Windows 10? For example, would it be possible to somehow "trade in" my Windows 10 Pro license for 11 Pro? I'm fairly new to Windows licensing and am just trying to understand what is possible/best practice, with minimal effort.

 

How to transfer Windows 10/11 Pro upgrade license to another machine?

Hello ViatcheslavR1,

I am Jaspreet Singh an independent advisor.

Follow the steps listed here and unlink your license from old system: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-transfer-win...

Then download windows 10 pro via the media creator tool from here : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

Install it as an upgrade on the new system and skip when asked for a key. Login with the account that purchased the home to pro upgrade and the digital license should be linked to this machine.

 

How do I transfer a Windows 10 Pro license from one computer to another?

The preinstalled Windows 10 Pro license on the Surface Pro 3 is not transferable. It is an OEM license.

Learn more:

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