No way to delete the Windows key from M/B

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10-20-2016, 04:22 PM

most people don’t get their keys from scam resale sites (like Greg Salazar and ToastyBros). I use Win7 keys from my laptops and desktops around the house, which I no longer need. I’m thinking of giving my father a Ryzen 5 desktop since I won’t use it anymore. Right now I have a Win7 Pro key for Windows 10 Pro, but he doesn’t need Pro, so I just want him to get Windows 10 Home because I need Pro more. Can I unlink the key from the machine I’m using and use it on my new one that comes tomorrow?

UnicornWuver

10-20-2016, 04:22 PM #1

Rainbowiii
Member

10-21-2016, 06:41 AM

Windows keys get registered with the motherboard at startup and confirmed by Microsoft servers.

Rainbowiii

10-21-2016, 06:41 AM #2

Windows keys get registered with the motherboard at startup and confirmed by Microsoft servers.

Kawaiichan1776
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10-21-2016, 08:40 AM

I've successfully transferred keys between different M/Ds, so I'm confident it's achievable.

Kawaiichan1776

10-21-2016, 08:40 AM #3

I've successfully transferred keys between different M/Ds, so I'm confident it's achievable.

lolito52
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10-21-2016, 10:09 PM

Using the Windows key linked to a Microsoft account allows access, but it remains tied.

lolito52

10-21-2016, 10:09 PM #4

Using the Windows key linked to a Microsoft account allows access, but it remains tied.

_Papyrus1
Junior Member

10-25-2016, 09:39 PM

You could name them another way if you prefer, or at least they were called before. I usually just leave them off during activation.

_Papyrus1

10-25-2016, 09:39 PM #5

You could name them another way if you prefer, or at least they were called before. I usually just leave them off during activation.

MattHaan
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10-25-2016, 09:58 PM

I'm not very confident about this since I haven't called in for a while. The mainboard needs its activation to be lost after the transfer.

MattHaan

10-25-2016, 09:58 PM #6

I'm not very confident about this since I haven't called in for a while. The mainboard needs its activation to be lost after the transfer.

SpiderMan1962
Member

10-26-2016, 02:27 PM

It seems you're referring to the BIOS SLC section on Wikipedia. This topic is about the storage technology used in computer systems.

SpiderMan1962

10-26-2016, 02:27 PM #7

It seems you're referring to the BIOS SLC section on Wikipedia. This topic is about the storage technology used in computer systems.

pyraete
Junior Member

10-26-2016, 05:13 PM

When the licence is RETAIL you may transfer it between computers as needed using an MS account linked to it. For OEM licences, this isn't possible. To verify: run cmd, type and run slmgr /dli, then check the window for RETAIL or OEM entries.

pyraete

10-26-2016, 05:13 PM #8

Takato_Master
Member

10-28-2016, 10:55 AM

I’ve tried this on various older systems before, and it usually works fine for hardware I no longer plan to use with Windows. I can’t promise it will last forever, but Microsoft seems flexible as long as you have a valid key.

Takato_Master

10-28-2016, 10:55 AM #9

DaSuperMonkey
Junior Member

11-14-2016, 06:23 PM

#10

Both your primary and second desktop appear as retail options. I’m considering disconnecting my M$ account from the PC before wiping it, hoping this will resolve the issue. I intend to reinstall Windows 10 on my main machine using that Pro key later. A brief offline period seems necessary before reusing the key.

DaSuperMonkey

11-14-2016, 06:23 PM #10

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