P Patryk_6 Commendable Apr 18, 2016 1 0 1,510 Apr 18, 2016 #1 Can I install Windows from any key? Or do I have to buy a new product key?
Solution rgd1101 Apr 18, 2016 You need a key for the same version and edition that you are trying to install.
Ubrales Polypheme Dec 3, 2009 13,237 11 61,465 Apr 18, 2016 #2 The simple answer is "New computer, new license". More info here - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-do-i-transfer-windows-retail-license-after/6ee1dfe0-8adc-4cce-a46a-748963cf56d1?page=1&auth=1 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/transfer-license-retail-license-of-windows-7-from/0bf8e29d-7a8a-4bd3-bb3c-27452649b76d http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2042044/transfer-windows-key-computer.html Upvote 0 Downvote
The simple answer is "New computer, new license". More info here - https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-windows_install/how-do-i-transfer-windows-retail-license-after/6ee1dfe0-8adc-4cce-a46a-748963cf56d1?page=1&auth=1 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/transfer-license-retail-license-of-windows-7-from/0bf8e29d-7a8a-4bd3-bb3c-27452649b76d http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2042044/transfer-windows-key-computer.html
rgd1101 Don't Moderator Nov 7, 2011 73,334 3,857 176,290 Apr 18, 2016 Solution #3 You need a key for the same version and edition that you are trying to install. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
geofelt Titan Oct 9, 2006 54,333 4,162 174,240 Apr 18, 2016 #4 You can install windows from any media. But, you will have only a short time to activate it with a proper product key. And... you can't subvert the process by reinstalling every month. Upvote 0 Downvote
You can install windows from any media. But, you will have only a short time to activate it with a proper product key. And... you can't subvert the process by reinstalling every month.