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Move Windows license to a new PC or motherboard

Move Windows license to a new PC or motherboard

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999GOT666
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05-02-2016, 08:00 AM
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Hi, I just purchased a new motherboard and need help transferring my Windows 10 license. I’ve read some guides suggesting it’s feasible, but I’m unsure if I can reuse the Windows 7 activation key for Windows 10. There are articles that claim it’s possible, like this one on HowToGeek. Have you tried this before? Or am I just wasting time and should consider buying a new license?
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999GOT666
05-02-2016, 08:00 AM #1

Hi, I just purchased a new motherboard and need help transferring my Windows 10 license. I’ve read some guides suggesting it’s feasible, but I’m unsure if I can reuse the Windows 7 activation key for Windows 10. There are articles that claim it’s possible, like this one on HowToGeek. Have you tried this before? Or am I just wasting time and should consider buying a new license?

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05-02-2016, 04:33 PM
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It should work. The better option is to log in with a Microsoft account. Once that’s done, when your new motherboard arrives, open Windows and click the “having trouble activating” button (the exact wording isn’t clear, but it looks like a troubleshooting step). It will then prompt whether you’ve recently changed hardware. If yes, the license will be transferred automatically between boards.
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xerofa14
05-02-2016, 04:33 PM #2

It should work. The better option is to log in with a Microsoft account. Once that’s done, when your new motherboard arrives, open Windows and click the “having trouble activating” button (the exact wording isn’t clear, but it looks like a troubleshooting step). It will then prompt whether you’ve recently changed hardware. If yes, the license will be transferred automatically between boards.

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PappyShot
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05-15-2016, 10:32 AM
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You're welcome! This approach shouldn't cause issues as long as you're using the same login credentials across devices. The system will recognize your account, so it won't automatically select a different license key for each device.
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PappyShot
05-15-2016, 10:32 AM #3

You're welcome! This approach shouldn't cause issues as long as you're using the same login credentials across devices. The system will recognize your account, so it won't automatically select a different license key for each device.

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bradso90
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06-04-2016, 09:50 AM
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Uncertain about this. It could let you choose the specific motherboard for revoking the license. Unknown.
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bradso90
06-04-2016, 09:50 AM #4

Uncertain about this. It could let you choose the specific motherboard for revoking the license. Unknown.

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06-04-2016, 04:18 PM
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I'm hoping things will work out, though finding help from Microsoft's support is really tough. I'm worried I'll spend a lot of time solving this on my own since I just got a Ryzen 5600X.
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Dr_Rey
06-04-2016, 04:18 PM #5

I'm hoping things will work out, though finding help from Microsoft's support is really tough. I'm worried I'll spend a lot of time solving this on my own since I just got a Ryzen 5600X.

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