Windows 10: Windows 10 license transferring

Hello,I'm experiencing issues trying transfer my Windows 10 Pro for Workstations digital license linked to Microsoft account from old Desktop to new Laptop.Long story:Couple of years ago I bought Windows 10 Pro for Workstations in Microsoft Store for my account.I installed it on my Desktop, activated by simply signing in and had no issues for years.Recently I bought myself a Laptop to replace that Desktop.I installed Windows 10 Pro for Workstations on it and signed in with my account, as usual.When I opened Activation section in Settings it showed me the message saying: Windows reported that n

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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