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What is a noob dumb question?

What is a noob dumb question?

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Isildur_
Junior Member
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08-11-2016, 06:12 AM
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Basic inquiry. If your current setup uses Windows 10 and you want to start fresh, you won’t need a completely new OS unless you’re replacing the whole system. You can usually transfer the settings and files from your old PC to the new one. Just make sure to back up important data first. It’s not always necessary to buy a new version if you’re just moving it over. Let me know if you need more details!
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Isildur_
08-11-2016, 06:12 AM #1

Basic inquiry. If your current setup uses Windows 10 and you want to start fresh, you won’t need a completely new OS unless you’re replacing the whole system. You can usually transfer the settings and files from your old PC to the new one. Just make sure to back up important data first. It’s not always necessary to buy a new version if you’re just moving it over. Let me know if you need more details!

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Petard6
Member
225
08-11-2016, 07:40 AM
#2
It's possible to obtain the product key from the registry and test it on a new PC. https://www.techspot.com/guides/1760-fin...oduct-key/
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Petard6
08-11-2016, 07:40 AM #2

It's possible to obtain the product key from the registry and test it on a new PC. https://www.techspot.com/guides/1760-fin...oduct-key/

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The_Redstreak
Member
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08-11-2016, 02:02 PM
#3
Log in to your Microsoft account on your current PC and link the Windows installation to it. When setting up a new system, you can log in using the same credentials to register Windows 10 via that account.
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The_Redstreak
08-11-2016, 02:02 PM #3

Log in to your Microsoft account on your current PC and link the Windows installation to it. When setting up a new system, you can log in using the same credentials to register Windows 10 via that account.

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xjulien9
Member
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08-11-2016, 09:07 PM
#4
Is everything clear? It seems like you don’t need to purchase that $113 USB key for the windows installation.
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xjulien9
08-11-2016, 09:07 PM #4

Is everything clear? It seems like you don’t need to purchase that $113 USB key for the windows installation.

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hugowouters67
Member
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08-11-2016, 09:31 PM
#5
You can generate a bootable Windows USB using their software. You only require an 8GB memory card. At a retail location, you pay for the device, not the USB itself.
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hugowouters67
08-11-2016, 09:31 PM #5

You can generate a bootable Windows USB using their software. You only require an 8GB memory card. At a retail location, you pay for the device, not the USB itself.

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120944
Junior Member
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08-12-2016, 08:08 AM
#6
Lol yeah I just worded it wrong. I know you're paying to the key I just think I wasted money when I ordered the usb key. I didn't know you could transfer my current key to a new computer. Hopefully Amazon will let me return it. (I haven't even received it yet, its in the mail still)
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120944
08-12-2016, 08:08 AM #6

Lol yeah I just worded it wrong. I know you're paying to the key I just think I wasted money when I ordered the usb key. I didn't know you could transfer my current key to a new computer. Hopefully Amazon will let me return it. (I haven't even received it yet, its in the mail still)

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Inezze009
Senior Member
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08-17-2016, 11:39 PM
#7
Sorry for the disruption. If you link your new PC to the old one using the same key, the previous setup should remain intact unless there are restrictions in place. The system won’t automatically block it, but ensure both devices are properly configured.
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Inezze009
08-17-2016, 11:39 PM #7

Sorry for the disruption. If you link your new PC to the old one using the same key, the previous setup should remain intact unless there are restrictions in place. The system won’t automatically block it, but ensure both devices are properly configured.

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i0cean
Member
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08-18-2016, 01:16 AM
#8
It's a serious inquiry, not a simple one. Many have asked before, and you can quickly get an answer here without searching. I'm happy to assist, though the forum feels more like real-time chat support.
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i0cean
08-18-2016, 01:16 AM #8

It's a serious inquiry, not a simple one. Many have asked before, and you can quickly get an answer here without searching. I'm happy to assist, though the forum feels more like real-time chat support.

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tgmcg
Junior Member
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08-18-2016, 03:17 AM
#9
Microsoft offers every necessary resource. If you have any worries, reach out to them. Included support covers part of the purchase, and they’ll guide you through the license transfer process. You can find the instructions on their website as well.
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tgmcg
08-18-2016, 03:17 AM #9

Microsoft offers every necessary resource. If you have any worries, reach out to them. Included support covers part of the purchase, and they’ll guide you through the license transfer process. You can find the instructions on their website as well.

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MaxSI003
Junior Member
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08-18-2016, 11:34 PM
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It shuts down and keeps reminding you about it. For older versions (Win7, 8, 1.1), it becomes nearly locked after 30 days. Windows 10 acts more gently.
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MaxSI003
08-18-2016, 11:34 PM #10

It shuts down and keeps reminding you about it. For older versions (Win7, 8, 1.1), it becomes nearly locked after 30 days. Windows 10 acts more gently.