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Yes, you can transfer your Windows 10 installation.

Yes, you can transfer your Windows 10 installation.

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Hyper_B0Y
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06-05-2016, 04:04 AM
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Yes, you can transfer your Windows setup to a new device. The pre-installed Windows 8 files will remain on the original computer, but you can reinstall Windows 10 on the new machine and link it to your account. You don’t need to buy another copy.
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06-05-2016, 04:04 AM #1

Yes, you can transfer your Windows setup to a new device. The pre-installed Windows 8 files will remain on the original computer, but you can reinstall Windows 10 on the new machine and link it to your account. You don’t need to buy another copy.

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Awkward_Red
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06-05-2016, 05:28 AM
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You can transfer your Win10 key to new devices, right? I handled it myself... search for guidance as needed to link the key with your account.
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Awkward_Red
06-05-2016, 05:28 AM #2

You can transfer your Win10 key to new devices, right? I handled it myself... search for guidance as needed to link the key with your account.

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Dr_Riis
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06-13-2016, 11:46 AM
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Not entirely certain. If Windows 8 was pre-installed, it's likely an OEM license that can't be transferred. Upgrading to Windows 10 gives you a digital entitlement, but it's unclear if the OEM component remains valid. You may need to contact Microsoft to have Windows activated on new hardware. They might agree or give a hesitant response.
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06-13-2016, 11:46 AM #3

Not entirely certain. If Windows 8 was pre-installed, it's likely an OEM license that can't be transferred. Upgrading to Windows 10 gives you a digital entitlement, but it's unclear if the OEM component remains valid. You may need to contact Microsoft to have Windows activated on new hardware. They might agree or give a hesitant response.

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06-27-2016, 03:18 PM
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Because it's treated as an OEM setup, the change is tied to that specific device and isn't possible for another system.
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Allpaca
06-27-2016, 03:18 PM #4

Because it's treated as an OEM setup, the change is tied to that specific device and isn't possible for another system.

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06-29-2016, 11:23 AM
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Attempting to log in via MS account might trigger a fresh installation, though I question that since the license was changed from Win8 to Win10.
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06-29-2016, 11:23 AM #5

Attempting to log in via MS account might trigger a fresh installation, though I question that since the license was changed from Win8 to Win10.

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