That's what someone told me (from Microsoft I think). My laptop came with Win 8 installed. Years ago updated to Win 10 (no cost).
Practically.
I'm considering replacing the hard drive with an SSD. Can I just take out the hard drive, install an SSD and do a completely fresh Win 10 install (using some thumb drive installer) and the license will still be fine?
Assuming the Win license is stored in the BIOS or tied to the BIOS (motherboard) identity.
Related. Would flashing an UEFI (BIOS) update erase the license key? That wouldn't make sense.
(keep stating BIOS/UEFI because everyone thinks/says "BIOS", but since 5-10 years, the proper accurate name is UEFI).
Practically.
I'm considering replacing the hard drive with an SSD. Can I just take out the hard drive, install an SSD and do a completely fresh Win 10 install (using some thumb drive installer) and the license will still be fine?
Assuming the Win license is stored in the BIOS or tied to the BIOS (motherboard) identity.
Related. Would flashing an UEFI (BIOS) update erase the license key? That wouldn't make sense.
(keep stating BIOS/UEFI because everyone thinks/says "BIOS", but since 5-10 years, the proper accurate name is UEFI).
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