Windows 10 - Transfer licence to new PC

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WyleECoyoteNZ

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#302401 20-Nov-2022 17:27

Hi All,

A quick question for everyone. I have a PC running Windows 10 (Upgraded through the free upgrade path from Windows 7 (i have a Win 7 DVD disc)), how do I transfer this licence to a new PC that won't have a Optical drive?

Is it possible\straight forward?

Is it just easier to buy a new Win 11 Digital Licence ?

xpd

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#2998847 20-Nov-2022 18:13

If was a retail Win 7 license, just install 10 from USB (via the tool from MS), and input the license key.

If its an OEM license, then officially, you cant do it and need to purchase a new license.

Windows 10 will run for "free" but does have a watermark and limits customization options.

XPD / Gavin

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WyleECoyoteNZ

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#2998852 20-Nov-2022 18:27

Ho can I tell if it is a Retail or OEM licence ?

Is there an official site I can look that up on ?

yitz

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#2998853 20-Nov-2022 18:31

Run from command prompt

slmgr.vbs /dlv

OEM Windows 7 license usually has a sticker affixed to the case, while Retail does not come with sticker.

skewt

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#2998875 20-Nov-2022 20:06

Just link your Microsoft account to the licence

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reactivating-windows-after-a-hardware-change-2c0e962a-f04c-145b-6ead-fb3fc72b6665#ID0EBD=Windows_10

xpd