If I buy windows 8 (any OS windows) now and install in my computer and after a year when I change my computer, can I install the SAME operating system in the new computer?

If I buy windows 8 (any OS windows) now and install in my computer and after a year when I change my computer, can I install the SAME operating system in the new computer?

You can if you buy a commercial box full of Windows 8 version.

If you buy a computer with Windows preinstalled, or a version OEM of Windows 8, 8 No, you can't.

If you buy a version upgrade, you can, as long as the new computer has a licensed version earlier of Windows on them.

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