New PC, OS Question

[JeremyStone22]

HI, I am planning to build a new pc in the near future and just came to the realization that a new mb means new os. I had the free upgrade to windows 10 from windows 7, and after some research i found out i have a digital license. Since my os is downloaded to my hdd should i be able to reinstall my copy of windows 10 to the new pc. Will my digital license carry over with the hdd? Thanks in advance

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Is the license from a pre-built , like Hp or DELL or is it from a Custom build.

 

[JeremyStone22]

Is the license from a pre-built , like Hp or DELL or is it from a Custom build.

 

[JeremyStone22]

It is from a pre-built

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Which one? Custom\Homebuilt or Prebuilt?

 

[JeremyStone22]

Its a pre-built from ebay

 

[JeremyStone22]

From some random company

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Probably not transferable , but I would give it a try , before you buy.

Setup a Microsoft Account and link your current PC to it , then backup whatever you want to save and perform a clean install on your new setup and activate it with your Microsoft account from within windows. Skip the key entry during setup and activate it from within windows with the registered Microsoft Account.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10/
Create a USB installer here ^
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[JeremyStone22]

I have just linked my ms account per these instructions.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20527/windows-10-activation-troubleshooter

It seems as though i should be able to re-certify that my copy is genuine after signing in with my ms account on the new pc, correct?

 

[USAFRet]

I have just linked my ms account per these instructions.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20527/windows-10-activation-troubleshooter

It seems as though i should be able to re-certify that my copy is genuine after signing in with my ms account on the new pc, correct?

Probably.
You have nothing to lose by trying.

If it works, great.
If it fails, you are in the same place as if you never tried it.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes that is correct , give it a try , sometimes it lets you even with OEM installs.

 

[JeremyStone22]

Thanks to both of you for your help

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

We are glad to help , thanks for posting!