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How to Transfer Your Windows 10 License to Another Computer
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Күн бұрынHow to Transfer Your Windows 10 License to Another Computer
If you purchased a windows 10 retail licence and want to transfer to new computer, I will show you how to safely deactivate the windows 10 licence product key and the transfer to a new system and activate it.
Open command prompt as administrator by typing cmd in search.
Type following commands.
slmgr -dli (This will tell you the type of key you have.)
slmgr.vbs /upk (This will uninstall your key)
slmgr.vbs /cpky (This will clear any registry key with your licence)
slmgr.vbs /ipk (Your Key) (This will install and activate your windows 10 product key)
Follow these guide lines below:
If you upgrade from a retail copy of any of these versions of windows. Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1, the Windows 10 license will still have retail rights carried over from your previous version. But it can only be a one time transfer.
If you upgrade from an Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 license and it was preinstalled on a new computer as a OEM license, it cannot be transferred to another pc.
If you brought a full retail copy of Windows 10, you have the right to transfer it as many times as you want, but only on one pc at a time.
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@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
This should be very helpful to people who want to transfer windows 10 retail product key. Smash the LIKE Button 👍
@skinny1046 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it's very helpful I like 👍🏻
@nedludd7622 3 жыл бұрын
My Windows 10 laptop was stolen in a burglary, so what can I do to re-install my authorized version on another computer?
@jezeski2011 3 жыл бұрын
1 question. when you type in the key, do you need the parentheses? These things --> ( ) I just want to do it right. Thanks.
@SupraManG 3 жыл бұрын
@@jezeski2011 No. Do NOT include parentheses when doing these commands.
@jezeski2011 3 жыл бұрын
@@SupraManG Thank you
@realdadgaming Жыл бұрын
2 years later and this video is still very useful. Kudos to you and your channel Sir!
@NeilBradleyMS 2 жыл бұрын
PERFECTLY Explained! Thank you very much for this video, I've just built my Wife and I a new PC each and I didn't know how to transfer the Licence Key in order to activate windows on them. Really appreciate your time put into this one. Many Thanks - Neil.
@PerrynBecky 3 жыл бұрын
This is very handy especially when I retire an old computer, and want to install the key on a new build.
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@alfa409 3 жыл бұрын
I found it much easier to load Ubuntu Linux onto my laptop than continue with Windows. It goes so much faster now, with no cost involved. Maybe it’s not for everyone, but sure works for me !
@vintagechemist9427 3 ай бұрын
I'm retired and was struggling with how to do this. Really clear, great video. Well done. Have subscribed as this was a mega help
@jimflood1590 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was spot on . I watched other tutorials that show using Power Shell or command prompt and neither of those methods worked for me. Yours did. Thank you.
@jacander 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sir. Now, this tutorial has been very useful and knowledgeable to me. Saved me some money. I can now redo my gaming PC.👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@liannamittz3610 2 жыл бұрын
Sheesh, the first few hours made me freakin nervous since I repeatedly trying to upgrade my Win 10 home to Pro in Cmd prompt. But then it worked, I just found a comment that try to upgrade your product key without connecting in your internet 😩 Thank you!
@todddembsky8321 2 жыл бұрын
you my guru across the pond -- you are my magic wand. just activated Win11 Pro by moving a Win10 Pro license smooth as a cup-a-tea in the afternoon.
@adityapathak859 9 ай бұрын
Bro can we transfer the windows 10 pro key to a win 11 pro using the win 10 pro key?
@jackt6112 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! You brought down to a few lines and 6 minutes what others mix into 20 minutes of bloviating.
@GregM 3 жыл бұрын
I ran the cmd slmgr -dli and it indicated that on two machines that they both had a Retail key. I then ran the utility mentioned in this video and it returned the generic key for Windows10 Pro that being VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T . This is the key that one can install on Windows10 to automatically select Windows10 Pro during install but will only temporarily activate Windows10. Both of these machines fall into category 1 aka upgraded from a retail copy of Windows7. One can also issue the slmgr /dlv but even that does not provide any really useful information.
@SupraManG 3 жыл бұрын
Adding this to my toolbox. Thanks Brian. I don't think that too many users know of this---I certainly did not ;o)
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@ayushbadoni2549 Ай бұрын
@@Britec09Dear youTuber, Please help me for my problem.. I have sold my Laptop to someone, Now he is saying I won't pay full amount, since this laptop don't have office, can i transfer my Product key? 😢😢😢
@CarlWinslowFM 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this, I was ALMOST about to buy another copy but was curious and checked your video out!
@Ro-Bucks 2 жыл бұрын
Super happy to find this, I got a new key and while my new computer was in the mail I tested my key out on the old comp :( , I was goin gto just change my key to a kms key without deactivating it.
@gordoncarr3193 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your knowledge Brian, I have learned a lot from your channel, your greatly appreciated!
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@n310ea 3 жыл бұрын
I have the actual Windows 10 Retail boxed product. The way I would transfer my OS to another PC is by simply installing it onto the new computer and not ever use the old computer again, or just keep the old computer off the internet.
@sassy783 8 ай бұрын
To the creator of this video I am building a new pc and you just saved me $170 AUD thanks so much
@discutible 3 ай бұрын
Error: The Software Licensing Service reported that the product key is invalid. WHY???
@debeeriz 3 жыл бұрын
l just used the key without deactivating it from my old computer and it worked fine, but i did wipe the hard drive and installed linux so that old computer wont ever connect to microsoft again
@cael_1303 2 жыл бұрын
How were you able to do it? I tried to use my key (granted I was not connected to the internet yet because I said no to bloatware and having to sign in to microsoft, I prefer not to sync my computers) during the install of Windows 10 Home last night but it had a problem with my key. I haven't connected the new pc to the internet just yet but I'm guessing there's a chance that it might not work. Hopefully it does but if it doesn't I guess I need to get a new key somehow.
@perish1n Жыл бұрын
you might have had a Licence that CAN be used on multiple computers
@debeeriz Жыл бұрын
@@perish1n that is the retail key it can be use on many computers as long as you are not logged on at the same time, if someone else used the same key 1 of us would get a warning from ms i am sure, I am not to sure if there is a maximum amount of times you can use it though
@fido139 3 жыл бұрын
I've been doing this for quite some time now since I do new installations. 👌
@my-yt-inputs2580 3 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking you can transfer OEM keys as well. Sometime. Getting ready to attempt it here due to a failed motherboard. Not critical if it doesn't work however. Which brings up another issue with doing it the way you're explaining here. What if your motherboard dies and you can't do the CMD inputs from that system itself? MS does have the phone system that works too.
@MrHandsomeStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly this doesn't seem to work anymore. It says in the settings that "you don't have a valid digital licens or product key" on my new motherboard
@berceel 8 ай бұрын
I have this problem. Have you found a solution?
@MrHandsomeStudios 8 ай бұрын
@@berceel Nope. I bought a new key 😂
@berceel 8 ай бұрын
@@MrHandsomeStudios i couldnt find a solution so i just activated it with massgravel
@kerwinfernandes9583 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this easy to understand tutorial. God bless 😊🙏🏻❤
@Riley_1955 3 жыл бұрын
How do you still use this if the PC's MOBO that has the original retail key on it breaks and you can't deactivate it on that PC even though you have the retail license 25 digit key written down for it ?.
@shivaramakrishnakola8820 7 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton.. I just followed your video and have updated my key
@Scroooper 8 ай бұрын
Is also necessary to have internet connected when removing the activation key from the old pc?
@Kalyptic 8 ай бұрын
Can confirm if you upgraded from a retail copy of Win 7 to Win 10 you can only transfer to a new Mobo 1 time. I just had to get another copy after I already used my one time transfer and could not do it again on a new pc.
@kafulamulenga238 6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. i love a video on How to Transfer Your MS Office or MS Project License to Another Computer
@JC-cs6py 3 жыл бұрын
Slight thing confuses me (don't take much) I gave this a try just in case i needed to do a component upgrade or something else that needs a new key, i tried free pc audit and it gave me the same key as someone had already posted further down, Windows product key|VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T , this is not the same as the key i entered when i activated windows, is there a reason for this? or does the activation just change your original product key to this one ending in 3V66T?
@Moltrinex Жыл бұрын
same
@tearren1 3 жыл бұрын
Good information Thank you for including the information in the description and a link to the file you recommend! Good video
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@kevlec1947 3 жыл бұрын
Many Thanks Brian, from Brisbane Australia. Stay Safe Mate.
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@Kalyptic 8 ай бұрын
Is there a way to know if the copy you have is from a Win 7 upgrade?
@fightnight14 8 ай бұрын
I'm using an old PC with Windows 10 retail license, can I use that product key to activate a new computer with Windows 11?
@nadeembhat9450 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful tweak...
@DefWun 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips as usual. Cheers!!
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MrSurtz Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, but I'm a bit confused. Before I saw this video, on TechEmpty's channel he gave instructions on finding your license key using command prompt with the following command, "wmic path softwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey". The problem is that when I use this command I get a license key, but when I use FreePCaudit I get a completely different license key. How do I know which license key is correct?
@Trench303 7 ай бұрын
the one which matches with the partial key displayed with "slmgr -dli" in cmd is most likey the correct one
@HAXZingTERR0R Жыл бұрын
I was struggling with this for a while. Apparently Free PC Audit does not report the correct product key. To get the correct product key, run cmd as admin and type the following command: "wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey". Write down your product key, and then follow the rest of the instructions to uninstall it from your old pc, and install to your new pc.
@----248 3 ай бұрын
Thank you it worked flawlessly.
@mikecoffee100 3 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to these vids deffo
@kokakuu Жыл бұрын
I was able to get the windows key using the pc audit software even though I had an OEM key. I confirmed the OEM key with the dli command and the last 5 digits were matching up 👍
@kapikkare 3 ай бұрын
good video straight to the point good job!
@ozmobozo 3 жыл бұрын
If you buy OEM keys online it will be usable for only one motherboard. But I tried and it sometimes works on another computer if the key's registered mobo wasn't online for like 6 months.
@abhishekr3946 8 ай бұрын
i am just upgrading from hdd to ssd on the same laptop can i change and use the same oem key(which is the one i have) to the new ssd
@feelingcute6612 Жыл бұрын
perfectly explained, had to stop at 1:55 tho cus I had a OEM_DM key 😅
@Ladioz 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. will be using it on my new m.2 nvme drive
@mihaib84 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The video was very informative!
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@MoonMarshmallow 3 ай бұрын
your windows installation is activated with a digital license, digital licenses aren't activated with product keys but rather they're tied to your microsoft account. i don't know what you did here but it didn't change anything
@geriivagyok Жыл бұрын
This was really helpful. Thanks a lot!
@MelvinTheGrate 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I find that all of my OEM Windows 7 and Windows 8 installations that were freely upgraded to Windows 10 have magically become RETAIL licenses. Had this not prompted me to check, I would never have guessed.
@travisbrickfield2550 2 жыл бұрын
Have you transferred your windows since updating 8.1 for free? My cmd says I'm on a retail license but I'm not sure I trust it...
@MelvinTheGrate 2 жыл бұрын
@@travisbrickfield2550 I have not, and I'm not likely to be trying that for at least another 8 months.
@travisbrickfield2550 2 жыл бұрын
@@MelvinTheGrate I’ll be trying it this week so I’ll follow up! Wish me luck!
@Lexcepcion 2 жыл бұрын
@@travisbrickfield2550 how'd it go?
@EspenFrafalne 2 жыл бұрын
From what i can find online; it seems like OEM licenses CAN be transferred to another harddrive, and is only tied to the model of the motherboard of the computer it was originally installed on. If anyone knows more than me on this subject, then please correct me if im wrong.
@kokakuu Жыл бұрын
But I was able to transfer windows 10 from my old prebuilt computer with windows already on it to my new pc that I built myself. Using the wmic path code to get the key worked on my old one but no longer on my new one. I look at what channel it is and it says OEM channel. Any idea why it’s like this?
@EspenFrafalne Жыл бұрын
@@kokakuu OEM licenses will still technically work, but after a few days the annoying watermark shows up... So if you get a new motherboard, you need to buy another copy of windows, or deal with the watermark, and not get all the updates.
@MegaMikey 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you :)
@juniorkalipatama527 3 жыл бұрын
thank you Britec something new that i did not know
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you learned something
@retpal2302 Жыл бұрын
Thanks much. Clear and concise.
@xXcythex Жыл бұрын
Super helpful guide. Thank you
@Mrpear234 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, i was going to put my Win 10 disk in my x470 box with the linked motherboard and forget it. I'll try this for the X570 instead of the thumb drive and 12 dollar license key. :)
@MC1995xx 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, i have 2 questions: will the apps that i have installed on my pc be transferred to the new pc when i activate the product key? For example if i have microsoft office on my current pc will it be available when i transfer the key? 2nd question is can i still use windows 10 on my old pc after i deactivate the key? Many thanks.
@WrestlingFace 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate, worked without a hitch
@Britec09 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@edwinlaylo8336 2 жыл бұрын
not successful activation on my AMD processor
@microsoftsarker 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother, it worked!!
@thejustinsumner1013 Жыл бұрын
I’m having issues, copied down the product key correctly, removed it from the registry like the video shows, installed new motherboard, processor, etc. went to put in product key, states it was invalid
@y2ksw1 3 жыл бұрын
There are ways to transfer oem keys as well, but it needs a bit more than just using a script. I have been successful by cloning the entire disk and use the copy on the other computer. The source of course must not connect to the internet.
@techiyuri9356 3 жыл бұрын
very Helpful! Thank you so much.
@righteousone8454 2 жыл бұрын
You are the TRUTH, good Sir, you are the truth! Thank you!
@Britec09 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@rakeshbarui4042 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial video Sir…I have watched this entire video but I can’t find my solution…My situation is I have used Windows 10 Home (Purchased Retail License) in a Acer Aspire 3 laptop but due to the laptop become slow, so I decided to send the laptop to a E-waste agency, but I forget to remove the product key from that laptop and build an assembled desktop. Now I want to use that original license which I used my Acer system. Please tell me a suitable solution…I am waiting for your reply. Thank you.
@w.obrien8044 3 жыл бұрын
Very useful information. I presume if I change my motherboard I will have to transfer my licence.
@joshuabarragan8622 3 жыл бұрын
I followed everything and have a retail key, in the cmd promt it said it installed successfully i restarted but it is still not activated and i get a 0x803fa067 error and troubleshooting does nothing?
@Sheee913p 3 жыл бұрын
I GOT THE SAME MESSAGE. The retail key worked on my old PC but not my new one; no clue why
@thamsmateo6484 Жыл бұрын
OMG THANKS SO SO MUCH THIS HELPED!!!
@Sachiglas 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great information
@Dr_Dungheap 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Tried the Free PC Audit program on three activated win10 pro machines and it shows the same product key on them all. Same result with couple of other key finders.
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Are these OEM keys?
@Dr_Dungheap 3 жыл бұрын
@@Britec09 Retail, says the cmd trick. My main pc (a year old fresh Win10pro install) is activated with a Win7 Ultimate key that came with the CD. Other has a digital win10pro license and third is just a used machine I got recently. I was interested to find the key for the used machine, as it didn't come with it. All are local accounts.
@KatiesAura 3 жыл бұрын
another nice handy video with clear instructions
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@InsouciantSage 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. That worked!
@kristijanignjatovski4415 Ай бұрын
Sorry, but I need help. So I have win10 licence and recently I bought a new pc with pre installed win11. I think it's omd version. In the right corner I have mark to go to activate the win. I have done everything like in this video but not working. What should I do?
@welshtony1 3 жыл бұрын
Another useful video, nice one
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ronwatkins5775 Ай бұрын
Where exactly can I find a Windows 10 Pro Retail license key? I want to download and install Windows 10 onto a VM under ESXi so it needs to be portable in case of host failure.
@giba789789 3 жыл бұрын
I would like to do that, but my computer broke down,and I cannot deactivate. Nice information anyway.
@Kambel89 Жыл бұрын
It this still working?
@Richie016 3 жыл бұрын
It's wondrous how the activation of Windows on the second computer is possible through this method.
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mickyb549 7 ай бұрын
do you only need to do this when upgrading your Motherboard or if I was to upgrade to a new hard drive?
@paulboyd4079 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks appreciate great information 👍
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@milymilo Жыл бұрын
Thank you, this helped.
@qwertygaming2671 Жыл бұрын
WOW its super easy guide!
@Pazuzu-2048 9 ай бұрын
After deactivating and removing the key from the registry, for how long can you keep using the computer?
@cael_1303 2 жыл бұрын
Well I feel stupid. I didn't get a chance to deactivate my old key (computer wasn't stable) before I reinstalled windows on the new build. That's probably why my key wasn't working last night. And I can't get back into the old drive to deactivate it. But considering (I think) this is my third build and I upgraded from Windows 7 back in the day for the second build which just died it looks like I may have to get another key after all. Sucks because my monitor was getting iron hot last night so it looks like I have to replace that as well.
@-VOAV- Жыл бұрын
so if my current pc has a retail license I am able to use the same license on my new pc if I deactivated it on the old one?
@motoryzen Жыл бұрын
Yes...that's the entire point of having a retail license key.
@homermorisson9135 Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@mohamed02027 Жыл бұрын
You're incredibly amazing!!!!
@TheJimmydan67 3 жыл бұрын
this is a great video...thankyou for this :)
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@Its_Toko 11 ай бұрын
My "Windows Product Key" Just says: "Volume License (MAK/KMS)"
@habs4life41 2 ай бұрын
What if my new pc doesnt have windows 10 on it? I have lost my windows 10 disc but i still have the key
@Coldheart9009 3 жыл бұрын
Handy tutorial, thanks.
@Britec09 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@vitanimat0r 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot man!
@ObiWhiffs 4 ай бұрын
My product key looks to be a generic key, but when I do these commands my account is activated and it says I have a retail version. Any ideas?
@A55731 Жыл бұрын
Perfect, thanks a lot
@kingnothing2161 3 ай бұрын
Is this what I need to do if I'm moving or cloning my SSD with win 10 and all my files and programs already on it into a new build?
@josephfiumara9065 3 ай бұрын
Have a ? i will be installing a ssd on my hp computer never done this before should i diactivate then activate my win 10 i found out my key , i am a older gereration trying to learn and thanks for posting this video
@stephenrichards5386 3 жыл бұрын
It's the OEM that can't be transferred. the Retail key can be reused no matter what
@brandycorvette 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks For The Video
@MrKOREA7 2 жыл бұрын
Bit confused, is activation Linked to the PC or to your Microsoft account?
@runrunsomethings5229 2 жыл бұрын
That was a nice Tutorial
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