Moving Windows from old PC to my new one
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keep in mind that if win 7 or 8 is cheaper to buy you still get another free upgrade to win 10 with that key as well.
though of course it is still tied to the new build once the upgrade is done. just an option to consider
good luck
though of course it is still tied to the new build once the upgrade is done. just an option to consider
good luck
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if you did the free upgrade from win 7 or 8 then you can't move it. it is tied to the pc it was upgraded to and can't be moved.
not sure yet if a key you bought is movable yet or not. it was in the past but if it is also tied to hardware then this won't work either. maybe someone who has tried a bought key can offer some insight.
not sure yet if a key you bought is movable yet or not. it was in the past but if it is also tied to hardware then this won't work either. maybe someone who has tried a bought key can offer some insight.
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you can try it but i doubt it will work.
the upgrade is tied to the pc it was upgraded on and MS's servers will pick up on the major hardware difference when it tries to activate.
windows will rarely work on a new system just by swapping hard drives. there is too much mobo based stuff involved for windows to cope in such a transfer. but hey give it a shot maybe you fall into the 1 n a million category.
the upgrade is tied to the pc it was upgraded on and MS's servers will pick up on the major hardware difference when it tries to activate.
windows will rarely work on a new system just by swapping hard drives. there is too much mobo based stuff involved for windows to cope in such a transfer. but hey give it a shot maybe you fall into the 1 n a million category.
- Oct 15, 2014
- 18,026
- 2,337
- 101,590
keep in mind that if win 7 or 8 is cheaper to buy you still get another free upgrade to win 10 with that key as well.
though of course it is still tied to the new build once the upgrade is done. just an option to consider
good luck
though of course it is still tied to the new build once the upgrade is done. just an option to consider
good luck
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