To move a full Windows 10 license, or the free upgrade from a retail version of Windows 7 or 8.1, the license can no longer be in active use on a PC. Windows 10 does not have a deactivation option. Instead, you have two choices: Uninstall the product key – this is the closest to deactivating the Windows License.

Can I take Windows 10 from one computer to another?

Yes, it’s possible to transfer a Windows 10 license to a new device, and in this guide, we’ll show you how. Although when you get a new device, it usually comes with a copy of Windows 10 preloaded and activated, it’s not the case when building a custom system.

Can you get Windows 10 for free if you have it on another computer?

You can’t install the free upgrade to another computer by itself. The Windows Product Key/License for the Qualifying Operating System, Windows 8.1 was absorbed into the Windows 10 Upgrade during the installation process and becomes part of the Activated final install of Windows 10.