disable the windows license 8 on stolen laptop

I bought Windows 8 from MS Store (upgrade version) and installed on the laptop of my niece.

Later, the laptop has been lost (stolen).
I have the product key (as well as purchase order number, receipt, credit card).
I thought that it should be possible to activate / deactivate the activation / product license (on stolen laptop) so that I would be able to install the product on another computer... Is this possible?
Thanks for the suggestions / recommendations.

Hello

I suggest you to contact Microsoft Customer Support on the phone and discuss this issue and they would certainly be able to help you with this:

How to identify, locate, and replace a product key

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811224

 

Product key lost or misplaced (certificate of authenticity) for Windows

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/824433

Hope this information is helpful and let me know if you need assistance associated with Windows.

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