Windows 10: Win 10 license activation on new build

Hi everyone


I'm planning on building a new pc soon, but I'd like some reassurance before I make a start in a month or two.


As I understand it if I link my Microsoft account to Windows 10 which I've not done yet then my digital license I upgraded from 7 will be stored on the Microsoft servers, as such reactivation shouldn't be a problem even on a completely new pc, including mobo, is this correct?


I would also like to know if I link my Microsoft account to win 10 on my current pc can I then unlink after and the digital license will still be stored on the servers for when I do upgrade, despite unlinking? as I only want it linked long enough to make sure my licence is stored on the servers, apologies if I've not explained that very well.



Thanks in advance

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Transferring Win 10 license to new machine.

Perform a direct clean install of Windows 10 Pro on the new machine, then use your Windows 8 Pro key to reactivate:

Step 1: How
to download official Windows 10 ISO files

Step 2:

• How to: Perform a clean install of Windows 10

Then use chat support to reactivate:

• Activate Your Windows 10 License via Microsoft Chat Support

Resources: How
to install and activate Windows 10 using your Windows 7 or Windows 8 product key

 

How to move Win 7 license over to a new rig?

AFAIK, OEM licenses will have a Product ID that usually contain "OEM" within it - it can be found under Control Panel > System > Windows Activation (usually).

Layton

 

Transfer Win 10 license to a new PC

Hello,

I bought a new PC and read that I can transfer my Windows 10 license to it and I have a few questions.

#1

Few years ago I used Win 7 Pro license to install my two PC's.

When FREE update came I upgraded both of them to Windows 10 x64 PRO.

Yesterday I assembled a new PC which will replace one of them and I want to transfer the license to it from the one it is replacing.

The question is if I transfer the activation license will I lose the activation on the second PC or not?

#2

What are the steps to do the actual license transfer?