Transfer Windows 10 Pro license securely.
Transfer Windows 10 Pro license securely.
I purchased my PC back in November, along with an OEM Windows 10 Pro license... (my second in 2016 since I upgraded from mini-ITX to full ATX). Now that my board is faulty, I bought a replacement... Can I transfer my license from one board to another? Because I don’t want to buy another Windows 10 Pro key within the next year. I really liked having the keys tied to your drive, as I kept the same drive through all these changes.
Was das Schlüssel mit deinem Windows-Konto verknüpft? Falls ja, kannst du Microsoft kontaktieren und sie bitten, einen Computer deaktivieren und ihn auf andere Geräte übertragen zu lassen. Oder lade einfach die Testversion herunter und aktiviere sie nicht. Du verlierst dann die persönlichen Einstellungen und es erscheint ein Wasserzeichen, das der einzige Unterschied ist.
Are you absolutely certain it’s not a retail key? These can be moved, while OEM keys cannot. If it’s a retail key, just use your Microsoft account to log in and complete the activation steps—especially since you changed the motherboards in the same system.
The Windows keys are traditionally linked to the motherboard. Windows 10 stands out among others by changing this approach.
It isn't locked in yet, though I saw some advice suggesting it's still possible... However, I'm worried reinstalling might require linking an online account. I'd rather use a local one because it streamlines my network connection and remote desktop setup. Unfortunately, the purchase notes clearly state it was an OEM product—cheaper but with limited features.
I enjoy my OEM but I still prefer buying from retailers since I’m certain I’ll need it forever.
I never really intended to upgrade my motherboard... (I thought the mini-itx build would work, so I got it from the grey market). Even then, prices stayed around $45 or $175 for genuine OEM parts, and the retail key was $250.