Windows 10: I am building a new PC Can I use my RETAIL WIN8 key for activation

Discus and support I am building a new PC Can I use my RETAIL WIN8 key for activation in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Am building a new PC for a friend Have a Win 8 Pro retail versionIs there any way its usable so as not to have to buy Win 10 or 11 Intend to build a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by GH4, Nov 27, 2024 at 8:32 PM.

  1. GH4
    GH4 Win User

    I am building a new PC Can I use my RETAIL WIN8 key for activation


    Am building a new PC for a friend Have a Win 8 Pro retail versionIs there any way its usable so as not to have to buy Win 10 or 11 Intend to build a series 12 chip with a Tomahawk board or similar. Any advice is goodThanks

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    GH4, Nov 27, 2024 at 8:32 PM
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  2. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User

    Upgrading a PC and Retail Keys

    My current desktop PC started life with a Windows 8 Pro retail key and now has the latest version of Windows 10 activated by a digital key linked to my MS account.

    I want to change the motherboard, CPU, memory & system drive with a clean install so I guess Windows 10 will not automatically activate. What are the essential steps to deactivate the key currently in use and ensure it activates using the new hardware?
     
    Steve C, Nov 27, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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  3. SUPERFLY
    Superfly Win User
    Activating Build 9926 with windows 8 retail key.

    Mmmm... that's strange - I just activated it with an unused Win8 Pro retail key now. (Took forever before all done.. thus may be network related)


    I am building a new PC Can I use my RETAIL WIN8 key for activation 14863d1485950232t-supported-keys-untitled.png


    Does WDT give any info regarding why activation failed?

    BTW : The PID of 00178-1 indicates it's a Win8 Pro retail key


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    Superfly, Nov 27, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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  4. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User

    I am building a new PC Can I use my RETAIL WIN8 key for activation

    Upgrading a PC and Retail Keys

    If I build a new PC and activate Windows 10 on it with my old Windows 8 key which was used on the old PC, will the old PC remain activated?
     
    Steve C, Nov 27, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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