[SOLVED] If I buy Windows 10 on the Microsoft web page, will I be able to use it on a new pc when I upgrade?

[AakiGamingFox]

I have been wondering about this for awhile now and now I should rather ask the community from their experience. What will happen if I buy a copy of Windows 10 on the Microsoft store? Will I keep the copy and when I upgrade can I just reload it on the new pc?

 

[Deleted member 14196]

As long as it’s tied to your account then yes

 

[Colif]

I believe Microsoft sell the retail copy so in theory if you keep the install key, even if its not linked to a MSA (Microsoft Account) it should still let you install it on another PC. I have been known to be wrong though

WIn 10 tries to link itself to accounts, even if you don't want it to.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

I would tie it to an account. Then upon a new install on a new machine, it automatically verifies as your licensed OS on install once you log into your account.

 

[Colif]

I haven't done that (kept licence on old pc when I got new one) so I don't know if that is correct, we normally suggest people run the troubleshooter - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change