How can I transfer windows to another system?

I got this Pc in a store with windows 8 preinstalled, and now I've upgraded to 8.1. I was wondering how I can use my windows on a new computer license using my product key. Please keep in mind that as I don't have a disc/usb with the system so somewhere to get test of Windows 8 on a drive will also be useful!

Thank you!

-Fiery

Licenses pre-installed Windows cannot be transferred to another computer. This is because it is an OEM license.

OEM of Windows versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

-OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

-OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

-OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

-OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

With Windows 8, Microsoft changed stickers that have the product key that the user must type in during the installation of the operating system of new embedded BIOS product key. The idea is that by eliminating the tile, you eliminate one of the easiest ways for nefarious users get a legitimate product key. The sticker also eliminating product key removes any concern that the vignette could get damaged while at the same time eliminating the long and irritating the process of typing in various letters and numbers in the installation of the operating system.

If the user has to reinstall the operating system on a computer with Windows 8, the installation process automatically captures key software product of the motherboard BIOS without input from the user. This means that these stickers familiar windows product key will no longer appear on Windows 8 computers.

If you have another computer, on which you want to install Windows 8, you will need to purchase a new license and upgrade this machine:

http://www.Windows.com/buy

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