What method is used to move a Windows 10 license from an older SSD to a fresh PC built with a new SSD?

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What method is used to move a Windows 10 license from an older SSD to a fresh PC built with a new SSD?

What method is used to move a Windows 10 license from an older SSD to a fresh PC built with a new SSD?

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22KillaBits
Junior Member

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05-11-2016, 06:07 PM

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I purchased fresh PC components and wish to move my Windows 10 license from my previous machine (originally bought as OEM Windows 7, later upgraded to free Windows 10 via Microsoft). The current license is running on a 256 GB SSD. Can I transfer it to my new build (2TB 970 EVO Plus) with fresh MOBO and RAM? If yes, please explain the steps.
*Note: I don’t need any files and intend to start anew, installing everything from scratch and reformatting the 256GB SSD afterward.*
*Note: My Windows 10 license isn’t linked to my Microsoft account since it’s a local setup on the old PC.*

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22KillaBits

05-11-2016, 06:07 PM #1

I purchased fresh PC components and wish to move my Windows 10 license from my previous machine (originally bought as OEM Windows 7, later upgraded to free Windows 10 via Microsoft). The current license is running on a 256 GB SSD. Can I transfer it to my new build (2TB 970 EVO Plus) with fresh MOBO and RAM? If yes, please explain the steps.
*Note: I don’t need any files and intend to start anew, installing everything from scratch and reformatting the 256GB SSD afterward.*
*Note: My Windows 10 license isn’t linked to my Microsoft account since it’s a local setup on the old PC.*

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CelesteWeese
Junior Member

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05-11-2016, 11:42 PM

#2

Retail version (Home or pro) and/or MS account should be able to transfer license and activate W10. License also goes by MB, disk doesn't matter but in new system it's questionable if it would BOOT at all.

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CelesteWeese

05-11-2016, 11:42 PM #2

Retail version (Home or pro) and/or MS account should be able to transfer license and activate W10. License also goes by MB, disk doesn't matter but in new system it's questionable if it would BOOT at all.

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_Sherder_
Member

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05-12-2016, 12:55 AM

#3

I used an OEM version of Win7 Ultimate, upgraded to Win10, and then switched to another system. Make sure to turn off the old system in your MS account before starting the new one.

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_Sherder_

05-12-2016, 12:55 AM #3

I used an OEM version of Win7 Ultimate, upgraded to Win10, and then switched to another system. Make sure to turn off the old system in your MS account before starting the new one.

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ManiZ
Junior Member

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05-12-2016, 04:30 AM

#4

You need to link your license with an online Microsoft account before proceeding. Without this step, the transfer cannot be completed.

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ManiZ

05-12-2016, 04:30 AM #4

You need to link your license with an online Microsoft account before proceeding. Without this step, the transfer cannot be completed.

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ComboHax
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05-13-2016, 10:23 PM

#5

Thanks SkyNetRising.
I will proceed with these steps. I currently have Windows 10 Home edition. My goal is to move it and then upgrade to Windows 11 using Microsoft's free upgrade, since all the new features are compatible with Windows 11.
Do I plan to just set up the USB media creation drive for the Windows 10 installation for the new SSD?

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ComboHax

05-13-2016, 10:23 PM #5

Thanks SkyNetRising.
I will proceed with these steps. I currently have Windows 10 Home edition. My goal is to move it and then upgrade to Windows 11 using Microsoft's free upgrade, since all the new features are compatible with Windows 11.
Do I plan to just set up the USB media creation drive for the Windows 10 installation for the new SSD?

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Bomber783
Member

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05-15-2016, 08:27 AM

#6

With the Win 10 license key, you don't need to install Win 10 beforehand and then upgrade. You can install Win 11 right away and use the existing Win 10 license on this new PC along with its Win 11 version.

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Bomber783

05-15-2016, 08:27 AM #6

With the Win 10 license key, you don't need to install Win 10 beforehand and then upgrade. You can install Win 11 right away and use the existing Win 10 license on this new PC along with its Win 11 version.

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EmeraldPvP_MC
Member

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05-16-2016, 04:18 PM

#7

this won't work; he should upgrade his digital license first

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EmeraldPvP_MC

05-16-2016, 04:18 PM #7

this won't work; he should upgrade his digital license first

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TheMaaykGamer
Member

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05-16-2016, 09:16 PM

#8

The transition from Win 7 OEM to Win 10 might have resolved it.
But perhaps it didn't.

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TheMaaykGamer

05-16-2016, 09:16 PM #8

The transition from Win 7 OEM to Win 10 might have resolved it.
But perhaps it didn't.

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Burgurmeister
Junior Member

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05-18-2016, 02:26 AM

#9

oem win 10 license won't activate on a fresh win 11 unless the upgrade to win 11 was done earlier. The physical key works, but the digital license doesn't. He'll need to boot into win 10 first, then upgrade to win 11, and only after that will the fresh win 11 activate properly.

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Burgurmeister

05-18-2016, 02:26 AM #9

oem win 10 license won't activate on a fresh win 11 unless the upgrade to win 11 was done earlier. The physical key works, but the digital license doesn't. He'll need to boot into win 10 first, then upgrade to win 11, and only after that will the fresh win 11 activate properly.

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mjt2789
Senior Member

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05-19-2016, 04:24 PM

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It wasn't an OEM Win 10. It was Win 7 upgraded to 10. However, this updated setup will require a complete OS installation. Either a license for the current version or a new one for Win 10 or 11 is necessary. Attempting to start the existing drive and operating system on the new hardware is likely to fail.

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mjt2789

05-19-2016, 04:24 PM #10

It wasn't an OEM Win 10. It was Win 7 upgraded to 10. However, this updated setup will require a complete OS installation. Either a license for the current version or a new one for Win 10 or 11 is necessary. Attempting to start the existing drive and operating system on the new hardware is likely to fail.

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