Question Windows 10 in new system?

[Phil_33]

Hi, I want to upgrade my pc in the near future.
Specs
i7 6700 non k (2015)
Z170 gaming a msi (2015)
16gb ram ddr4 2100 speed (2015)
Arctic cooler 34r
1tb, ssd (for games) (2022), spare 1,5tb hdd (2012 but not in use anymore), 240gb ssd (for windows) (2015)
XFX rx590 8gb VRAM (downvolted) (2018)
Corsair rmx 750w 2021 (2022)
Fractal design meshify 2 (2022)
Display: LG 24GM79G 24inch 1080p 144hz (2019)

Upgrade system:
Ryzen 5 7600
ASUS B650 prime
Corsair Vengaence DDR5 5600mhz
Sapphire 6700 xt
kingston kc3000 1tb (bootdrive)

Can I run windows 10 with a key from 2015 on my new SSD bootdrive? Or do I have to buy a new windows?

 

[USAFRet]

A fresh OS installation, and that license is not used elsewhere...should be OK.

 

[Phil_33]

A fresh OS installation, and that license is not used elsewhere...should be OK.

Ok thank you!

 

[punkncat]

Before migrating, I would be sure that you have tied that key/OS to your Microsoft account.

 

[USAFRet]

Where did the original license key come from?

 

[Misgar]

This article about the legality of transferring a Windows license to a new build might be of interest.
https://edbott.com/2005/09/06/can-you-transfer-your-windows-license-to-a-new-pc/

Some more info about Windows licensing.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-your-windows-license-legal-should-you-even-care/

 

[USAFRet]

This article about the legality of transferring a Windows license to a new build might be of interest.
https://edbott.com/2005/09/06/can-you-transfer-your-windows-license-to-a-new-pc/

Some more info about Windows licensing.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/is-your-windows-license-legal-should-you-even-care/

While informative, the first article is almost 20 yrs old.
The rules have changed.
Some for the better.

 

[Phil_33]

While informative, the first article is almost 20 yrs old.
The rules have changed.
Some for the better.

I'm so sorry but I considered this to be solved. My liscence is a legit one. I got the key physically here. However it is a key that dates back to windows 10 2015

 

[USAFRet]

I'm so sorry but I considered this to be solved. My liscence is a legit one. I got the key physically here. However it is a key that dates back to windows 10 2015

No prob...😉