Step to Transfer Windows 10 License to New PC, Hard Drive, or SSD

Step 1: Know Which License is Transferable

We know that Microsoft is a company that likes to complicate things. They also like to sell their licenses through different retailers and mediums and in different flavours.

If you have upgraded from Windows 8.1 or before, you can only transfer your license once. If you bought a Windows 10 license from an open market channel like eCommerce sites, you can transfer it as many times as you want. OEM Windows 10 licenses, the ones that come pre-installed on your laptop when you bought it, are non-transferable. If you have used Easy Upgrade, you can transfer your Windows 10 license through Digital Licensing. ..

Step 2: Remove Windows 10 License

To remove your Windows 10 license from a current PC, press Windows key+X keys to show a hidden menu and click on Command Prompt or PowerShell with Admin written in the brackets. ..

This is a command to change the text of a file.

WARNING: If you do not remove the Windows 10 license (product key) from your computer, you may not be able to use the product or access its features. Make sure you have the product or license key written somewhere safe before doing this step.

If you don’t have access to the license key, you can find it using one of the following methods:

  1. Type “windows 10 product key” into the search bar on your computer and press Enter.
  2. Click Start, type “cmd” into the search bar, and press Enter.
  3. Type “licensing” into the Windows 10 search bar and press Enter.
  4. In the licensing window, click View product key.
  5. Copy and paste the product key into a text document for future reference. ..

Remove Windows License

Step 3: Install Windows 10

This method will work on both HDD as well as SSD, so you don’t have to worry about that part at least. We will be doing a fresh and clean Windows 10 install here, however, you can use this method to upgrade your Windows version to version 10 also.

The Media Creation Tool is a tool that can be downloaded from the Microsoft web page. It can be used to create an installation media or to upgrade an existing version of unregistered Windows 10 on a PC.

We do not recommend users to continue using an unregistered or cracked version of Windows. You will not receive critical Windows updates that fixes numerous bugs and vulnerabilities that are often found stealing your data.

You will now be asked to choose a language. I usually choose English because it is the language that my computer is set to. Click on Next and make sure that your computer is connected to a power source. On the next screen, you will be asked to choose a Windows edition. I usually choose 10 because it is the most recent version of Windows that my computer supports. Click on Next and make sure that your computer is connected to a power source.

To install Windows 10 on a computer that is not currently running Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, you will need to first reboot the PC. Then, you can use a USB drive to install Windows 10.

Once you have rebooted your PC from the USB, or CD if you have created the installation media on that, on the PC you want to install Windows 10, select your installation language, time zone, and keyboard input based on your location and preferences. Click on Next. Click on Install on this screen to begin the Windows 10 installation process. This will take time so again, make sure you are connected to a power source. If your computer shuts down due to lack of power during the installation process, it can corrupt the files and you don’t want that. Once the installation is complete, you will be asked to enter the key. Do it. You may have to select the Windows edition at this stage. Do you have a Windows Home or Pro license? Make sure to choose the correct edition to continue the installation process, otherwise, the activation will fail and you will have to begin again. This will lead you to the Setup screen where files will begin transferring. You will have to accept license terms and conditions to continue. ..

If you are upgrading from a previous version of Windows, then you will choose Upgrade here which will keep the previous files and apps intact. If you are doing a fresh install of Windows 10 on a new computer, then choose Custom.

Do you have a partition on your hard drive that is specifically for Windows 10? If so, you will be asked to choose a partition to install Windows 10. Most people choose C Drive, but you can choose any. Don’t choose the pen drive! Note that there are many free tools available in the market that will help you manage or even change drive partitions and allocate different space to them easily.

Apply and OK - Setup will take time. After which, the PC will reboot and you should see your Windows 10 activated on the new PC now. Finally, the transfer windows 10 license is successful. ..