Use Windows (again) on my NEW build?

[Goodbye Ruby Tuesday]

HI guys,

As of now, i have a i5 6600k and a 1060

I am going to buy a newer, more up-to-date system. ( i5 8500 / rx 580 )

So, my question is.... If i don't plan on using my old gaming PC anymore, Can i re-use the copy of windows i was using on my old gaming PC? Is there a transfer process i should know about?

I currently have windows 10 home edition on a USB stick ( bought it for $100 back in 2016 , kinda expensive but it works great)


Thanks in advance !

 

[herrwizo]

Is it OEM or Retail licence?

 

[ElectrO_90]

Well if you go to https://www.scdkey.com/microsoft-windows-10-pro-oem-cd-key-global_1227-20.html you can buy windows 10 pro for $15 original

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Well if you go to https://www.scdkey.com/microsoft-windows-10-pro-oem-cd-key-global_1227-20.html you can buy windows 10 pro for $15 original

That's a scam --- too good to be true. Also illegal.

 

[ElectrO_90]

It's not a scam, its promoted by well respected Youtubers.
Please show me your proof of it being a Scam and I will show you Proof that well respected Youtubers and others recommend it.

 

[ElectrO_90]

Well if you go to https://www.scdkey.com/microsoft-windows-10-pro-oem-cd-key-global_1227-20.html you can buy windows 10 pro for $15 original

That's a scam --- too good to be true. Also illegal.

It's not a scam, its promoted by well respected Youtubers.
Please show me your proof of it being a Scam and I will show you Proof that well respected Youtubers and others recommend it.

 

[Goodbye Ruby Tuesday]

Is it OEM or Retail licence?

Hi,
Thanks for your speedy response. I bought the Windows 10 Home USB from new egg. Link is below.


copy and paste the link below into a browser.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832397825&cm_re=windows_10_usb-_-32-397-825-_-Product

Can i just tranfer it to my new build? I dotn want to have to buy ANOTHER copy of windows 10 home

 

[herrwizo]

That's a full retail version, so you can install it on your new PC. But you also need to remove it from your old PC to be fully legit.

 

[USAFRet]

HI guys,

As of now, i have a i5 6600k and a 1060

I am going to buy a newer, more up-to-date system. ( i5 8500 / rx 580 )

So, my question is.... If i don't plan on using my old gaming PC anymore, Can i re-use the copy of windows i was using on my old gaming PC? Is there a transfer process i should know about?

I currently have windows 10 home edition on a USB stick ( bought it for $100 back in 2016 , kinda expensive but it works great)


Thanks in advance !

Where did the original OS come from?
Any transfer process relies on the answer to that.

EDIT: OK, you purchased your own WIn 10.
No problem.

Read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html

 

[ElectrO_90]

Just wanted to confirm, you are upgrading your computer for a faster CPU and the same speed GPU, that is correct?
1060/580 not a lot of difference.

 

[Goodbye Ruby Tuesday]

exactly. I just wanna try an modern amd graphics card too. the last one i had was the HD7770 . 😉

 

[Goodbye Ruby Tuesday]

HI guys,

As of now, i have a i5 6600k and a 1060

I am going to buy a newer, more up-to-date system. ( i5 8500 / rx 580 )

So, my question is.... If i don't plan on using my old gaming PC anymore, Can i re-use the copy of windows i was using on my old gaming PC? Is there a transfer process i should know about?

I currently have windows 10 home edition on a USB stick ( bought it for $100 back in 2016 , kinda expensive but it works great)


Thanks in advance !

Where did the original OS come from?
Any transfer process relies on the answer to that.

EDIT: OK, you purchased your own WIn 10.
No problem.

Read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3164428/windows-build-1607-activation.html

OK, so i have added my copy of windows 10 to my microsoft account.

When i do my new build i simply just boot from the windows 10 USB stick ( since that's what i bought and used on my old build). then install windows normally. Next, i do the following correct?

1.) Select the Start button, select Settings > Update & security > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot. You must be signed in as an administrator.

2.) The troubleshooter will show a message that Windows can’t be activated on your device. Select I changed hardware on this device recently, and then select Next.

3.) Enter your Microsoft account and password, and then select Sign in. You’ll also need to enter the password for your local account if the Microsoft account you entered isn’t a connected account.

4.) From the list of devices that are linked to your Microsoft account, select the device that you’re currently using, select the check box next to This is the device I’m using right now, and then select Activate.


I just want to make sure i have this process correct. Thanks so much for all your help

 

[USAFRet]

OK, so i have added my copy of windows 10 to my microsoft account.

When i do my new build i simply just boot from the windows 10 USB stick ( since that's what i bought and used on my old build). then install windows normally. Next, i do the following correct?

1.) Select the Start button, select Settings > Update & security > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot. You must be signed in as an administrator.

2.) The troubleshooter will show a message that Windows can’t be activated on your device. Select I changed hardware on this device recently, and then select Next.

3.) Enter your Microsoft account and password, and then select Sign in. You’ll also need to enter the password for your local account if the Microsoft account you entered isn’t a connected account.

4.) From the list of devices that are linked to your Microsoft account, select the device that you’re currently using, select the check box next to This is the device I’m using right now, and then select Activate.


I just want to make sure i have this process correct. Thanks so much for all your help

Yes.

 

[Goodbye Ruby Tuesday]

OK, so i have added my copy of windows 10 to my microsoft account.

When i do my new build i simply just boot from the windows 10 USB stick ( since that's what i bought and used on my old build). then install windows normally. Next, i do the following correct?

1.) Select the Start button, select Settings > Update & security > Activation , and then select Troubleshoot. You must be signed in as an administrator.

2.) The troubleshooter will show a message that Windows can’t be activated on your device. Select I changed hardware on this device recently, and then select Next.

3.) Enter your Microsoft account and password, and then select Sign in. You’ll also need to enter the password for your local account if the Microsoft account you entered isn’t a connected account.

4.) From the list of devices that are linked to your Microsoft account, select the device that you’re currently using, select the check box next to This is the device I’m using right now, and then select Activate.


I just want to make sure i have this process correct. Thanks so much for all your help

Yes.

Thanks USAFRET!