No, you cannot reuse this Windows key. Each key is unique and must be used once.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems No, you cannot reuse this Windows key. Each key is unique and must be used once.

Peedy
Senior Member

641

09-22-2016, 07:29 AM

You recently reinstalled Windows on your old laptop and connected it to your Microsoft account. The system automatically licensed Windows by detecting the OEM key. Even though it's an OEM key, it should work in a virtual machine.

Peedy

09-22-2016, 07:29 AM #1

Sarahfra
Member

09-22-2016, 08:29 AM

According to official statements, it is a no. However, in reality, it does function.

Sarahfra

09-22-2016, 08:29 AM #2

According to official statements, it is a no. However, in reality, it does function.

danieleitor12
Junior Member

09-22-2016, 08:52 AM

You can locate the real product key elsewhere—perhaps in the documentation or on the manufacturer’s website.

danieleitor12

09-22-2016, 08:52 AM #3

You can locate the real product key elsewhere—perhaps in the documentation or on the manufacturer’s website.

UnMuteLP
Member

09-24-2016, 04:17 AM

Discover how to recover your lost Windows or Office login details using this guide from HowToGeek.

UnMuteLP

09-24-2016, 04:17 AM #4

Discover how to recover your lost Windows or Office login details using this guide from HowToGeek.

alex_oo3
Member

249

09-25-2016, 03:04 AM

It's stored in the UEFI firmware since I'm connecting a completely different storage device.

alex_oo3

09-25-2016, 03:04 AM #5

It's stored in the UEFI firmware since I'm connecting a completely different storage device.

q_ZoRo_p
Junior Member

10-02-2016, 06:25 PM

You should be comfortable with the link I provided. If you encounter any issues, there might be software available that can extract virtually any key from a program, though it’s usually paid. I’m confident some research could assist if needed.

q_ZoRo_p

10-02-2016, 06:25 PM #6

ItzRicky__
Member

10-03-2016, 12:20 AM

I successfully obtained the key. Note: it didn't function properly on my primary computer.

ItzRicky__

10-03-2016, 12:20 AM #7

I successfully obtained the key. Note: it didn't function properly on my primary computer.

Adabelle
Senior Member

724

10-04-2016, 07:39 PM

I rely on it whenever I move software from one computer to another. It sometimes displays the Windows key as well, but I don’t recall it anymore.

Adabelle

10-04-2016, 07:39 PM #8

I rely on it whenever I move software from one computer to another. It sometimes displays the Windows key as well, but I don’t recall it anymore.