Windows 10 on new computer

Luke_125

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Jan 26, 2017
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Hello,

I have a windows 10 for the computer I am using now, I am building a new pc and I just wonted to know if I would have to buy another windows 10 key.

Thanks
 
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OK then...

Link the OS to your MS account as per the links above.
If this works, then you go through the Activation troubleshooter after the new PC is built.

However...if this was a preinstalled Win 10, this may not work.
The only way to know is to try.

But read and do the steps in the links above. See what happens.

Colif

Win 11 Master
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Not since version 1607. You can swap every part of PC and win 10 will reactivate if you have it linked to your email address. Look at link I provided,

 

USAFRet

Titan
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If you wish to continue to use the old PC as well as the new one, then yes.
1 license, 1 PC.

If the old one is going away, then you can transfer the license to the new one.
Instructions linked above, and here:
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
 

USAFRet

Titan
Moderator


OK then...

Link the OS to your MS account as per the links above.
If this works, then you go through the Activation troubleshooter after the new PC is built.

However...if this was a preinstalled Win 10, this may not work.
The only way to know is to try.

But read and do the steps in the links above. See what happens.
 
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