Windows 10: Reuse windows key

I bought a cheap computer to use for samba running Linux. It has USB 3 ports but is a cheap Celeron mini PC. I don't windows would work well anyway. It comes with windows pre installed win 10 pro I think. Would I be able to use that key for a virtual machine once I wipe that drive and put Linux on it? I would like to install same version of Windows under UTM on my Mac mini. Would I run the windows welcome setup to tie the key to my Microsoft account? Or would I just get the key written down and NOT activate windows. I assume it would be a OEM key and not transferable but I wanted to get some e

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windows 7 key reuse

I'm asking the second thing, if I can reuse my windows 7 key on another machine without any problems. (sorry, I see I forgot to mention it in the original post ^^)

 

windows 7 key reuse

Hey guys,

I'm selling my 1 year old laptop (laptop 2 in sig), which came with Vista OEM.
I installed windows 7 on it with a key from MSDN. My best friend(the buyer) will format the laptop before he gives it to his sister, so I wanted to know how I can reuse my key for a new pc in the future.

I googled a little bit, but I couldn't find a clear answer. Will I have to call Microsoft or something?

kind regards,

 

Reuse key

Good evening (morning night or whatever).

I want to upgrade my old vista PC to windows 10 (but as a fresh install) and I am wondering if I will be able to reuse my vista ultimate key (retail box copy).