Can I transfer my license key of Windows from an old PC to my Mac?

Windows license question

My PC crashed. I bought a Mac. Can I transfer the Windows Lic. for my new MAC? I will also go to the virtual machine on the MAC so Windows should work. Just not sure how to notify MS, my PC crashed and I need to transfer?

If the copy of PC comes with Windows preinstalled, you can not.  Windows OEM copies that come preinstalled on a computer chip when the computer dies.  If you purchased your copy of Windows in a store, just go ahead and install it.

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