A very useful tutorial in which we show you how to transfer the Windows 11 or Windows 10 license from one computer to another. How we disable the license on the old PC and how we activate the new one.
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Over time, Microsoft has changed the methods of activating licenses for its operating systems. If at Windows XP a number number was sufficient with which Windows could be activated on countless PCs, with the passing of the operating systems, the methods of activating and validating the licenses have evolved.
Windows 10 comes with More types of license, depending on the channel by which the operating system or laptop was purchased. We have licenses OEM, Retail and Volume License. Each type of license having separate registration characteristics and methods.
Windows license types
Before we see How can we transfer the Windows 10 or Windows 11 license from the computer to the other, it is good to find out what they are the characteristics of each type of license, How can we find out which license is activated on PC and How can we disable.
What is the license Windows OEM
When buying a PC or laptop with Windows 10 pre -installed, it comes with OEM license. OEM license is activated on the firmware device (UEFI/BIOS) and cannot be transferred. So, if you have an older laptop you want to change, the Windows 10 license from the old one cannot be transferred to the new laptop.
What is it Windows Volume License
These licenses are dedicated to large companies, government institutions, schools, faculties and other entities with a large number of computers. Volume License (Volume License) cannot be validated than on the company's computers, and its activation is done from a distance by the IT department, through a server KMS or Multiple Activation Keys (MAK). A single license key (product key) is sufficient for all computers.
This license can be activated immediately on any new computer in the company, with Windows 10, without the need to disable in another PC.
What is the license Windows Retail
It is the most flexible license, being the only one that can be transferred from one computer to another. License “Retail” It is bought both from the physical stores accompanied by a copy with a copy of Windows 10 (DVD, USB) and online from Microsoft Store. This license is accompanied by a unique number (Product Key), which the buyer is urged to keep confidential and attach a microsoft account. Practically this is and Digital license (digital license) de Windows 10.
How can you see what type of license is activated on a PC or laptop with Windows 10 or Windows 11
The steps to find out the type of Windows 10 license on a PC or laptop with Windows 10 are very simple. We go in “Settings” → “Update & Security” → “Activation”.
At the top appears the Windows 10 installed edition and the type of activation. In our case we have Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview Activated with digital license related to personal Microsoft account.“Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account“.
Also from “Activation” We can also change the Windows 10 license key.
Another way to find out what kind of Windows 10 license we have activated on your PC, is by direct order in Command Prompt.
1. We open Comand Prompt and we execute the command line:
slugr -dli
2. After the control line is executed, in a dialog box, the information about the Windows license will appear. It also appears the channel through which the license was purchased. Retail, in our case.
How to transfer Windows 10 License or Windows 11 (Product Key) from one PC to another
The simplest method is by Reset the PC from which we want to disable your license. The reset can be done with the preservation of the personal data (less the installed applications and settings) or the whole reset, when all the data will be deleted and the Windows 10 license disabled on the PC.
Before resetting the PC, a general backup is very indicated in all files and stored information.
Iata How to transfer License to Windows.
1. We go to “Settings” → “Recovery” → “Reset this PC“. This option will start the reset process of Windows.
2. In the blue dialog box, we choose the way we want to reset. With the maintenance of personal files or with total deletion.
After resetting the PC from which you want to deactivate the license, install a copy of Windows 10 on another PC, authenticate with your Microsoft account that you have electronic license and register the product.
Disabling Windows license in Microsoft Account
If you have a retail license registered on a personal Microsoft account (electronic license), its deactivation can be done online directly from Microsoft Account.
Tutorials on Windows License Activation:
- How to delete or hide the message "Activated Windows - Go to Settings to Activate Windows" in Windows 10
- Fix Your Windows License Will Expire Soon – Windows 10 Activated “Windows is activated using your organization’s activation service”
- How can you upgrade free to Windows 10 or Windows 11
1. Go in Microsoft Account From any laptop or PC and you will authenticate with the same account on the PC on which the license is activated.
2. To the device you want to disable your license, click on “Show details“.
3. Once selected the PC or laptop from which you want to disable your license, click on “Manage“, then click on “Remove laptop” from the open menu.
4. After choosing “Remove Laptop” check “I’m ready to remove this laptop“ and click on the button “Remove“.
“Laptop removed
We removed your laptop at 3/11/2021, 1:37:44 AM.
This device is still associated with the Store for getting apps & games. There is a limit of 10 devices that you can download apps & games on with your Microsoft account.”
From this moment, the laptop or PC with Windows 10 is no longer associated in your Microsoft account, but the license will remain active until you delete your Microsoft account from your PC. You can disassemble the Microsoft account on a PC, by two methods. Full formatting or deletion of the user from whom Windows 11 operating system has been activated.
It is the easiest way we can transfer the Windows 11 or Windows 10 license.
slmgr -dli nu slmgr -dll.
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