WIndows 10 in old laptop I own , building a Desktop Can i transfer windows 10 to it ?

[john sturgess]

I want to use the windows 10 from my old laptop and throw the laptop away- is there a way to transfer it since I am the original licensee of the Software - or is it to a specific CPU / Motherboard ?

 

[Trouble]

Short answer..... Yes.
Caveat..... Only if your copy of Windows 10 is a Retail License (and you have to remove it from the old device).
Strictly speaking OEM or digital licenses acquired via upgrade are not transferable

 

[Wolfie]

See also:

https://www.howtogeek.com/404525/how-to-transfer-a-windows-10-license-to-another-computer/

 

[BigFeet]

If it came preinstalled, or was an upgrade to a version of 7 or 8 that originally came with it, then no, like Trouble said. If it's a retail version, then yes. I've done it with retail versions of XP, 7, 8, and 10.

 

[john sturgess]

Thanks guys for the info..enjoy your weekend !