Windows 10 Moving windows from an old pc to a new one

JoesPC1234 · Jun 14, 2018

Hello I am looking to build my own computer soon and have an old laptop that is never used. I was wondering if it is possible to take windows off the old laptop and put it onto the new computer. Thanks for any help

Neemobeer · Jun 14, 2018

If it's the copy of Windows that came with the laptop then the answer is no. These are generally OEM licenses and they are not legally transferable. Also if it's Windows 7 or older it will not run on newer hardware since there isn't driver support typically.

JoesPC1234 · Jun 14, 2018

Neemobeer said:
If it's the copy of Windows that came with the laptop then the answer is no. These are generally OEM licenses and they are not legally transferable. Also if it's Windows 7 or older it will not run on newer hardware since there isn't driver support typically.

and it wouldnt work if i booted the new pc off the drive in my laptop?

Neemobeer · Jun 14, 2018

No the license is tied to the motherboard.

JoesPC1234 · Jun 15, 2018

Neemobeer said:
No the license is tied to the motherboard.

Okay thanks

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