Transfer of license of Windows 7 from my dead laptop

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• Can I transfer the license of windows 8 from a hard drive die on new hard drive?

  I have PC and windows license 8.

  A week before, the hard drive of my pc which contained the C drive was dead because bad sector.

  I want to buy the new hard drive and want to transfer the windows license 8 old hard drive.

  Is this possible?

  I read an article which is only possible if you format the old hardisk first.

  But in my case, I can't turn on my old hardisk to format.

  I have PC and windows license 8.

  A week before, the hard drive of my pc which contained the C drive was dead because bad sector.

  I want to buy the new hard drive and want to transfer the windows license 8 old hard drive.

  Is this possible?

  I read an article which is only possible if you format the old hardisk first.

  But in my case, I can't turn on my old hardisk to format.

  The OEM of Windows 8.0/8.1 license is related to the motherboard and not the hard drive, so you can reuse the new hard disk provided his will in the same computer.

  About the old drive you need not to worry about the formatting as the old disk can never be reused. If you want to be sure, you can physically break the old disk with a hammer before throwing.

  Use Windows 8.1 media tool on another PC to prepare Windows 8.1 with updated installation media 1:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

• Is it true that I can only transfer my license FPP windows 7 10 times?

  Is it true that I can only transfer my license FPP windows 7 10 times?
  What should I do if I reach the limit?

  Is it true that I can only transfer my license FPP windows 7 10 times?
  What should I do if I reach the limit?

  You can reinstall and transfer your Windows FPP retail as many times as you like - there is no limit.

  However, there is a limit to how many times you can use the online activation. After awhile, you will need to use the phone activation when reinstalling.

  Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  Activate Windows 7 on this computer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/activate-Windows-7-on-this-computer

  Case of failure of the online activation:

  Call Microsoft use the manual phone Activation

  Note: If you always install Windows page enter your product key, do not enter your key and uncheck the "Automatically activate when online" then click OK/next to complete the installation.

  1. open Windows Activation - click on the Start button, right-click computer, click Properties, then click the option to activate Windows now or change your key.

  2. click on show me other ways to activate.

  3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

  4. click on use the automated phone system.

  5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

  6. dial one of the available phone numbers listed.

  7. do not select all options and wait for a person pick up, then explain what happened.

  Can move you to a new Windows 7 computer

  If it's a full license or upgrade retail - Yes. You can move it to another computer as long as it is installed on a single computer at a time (and if it's a Windows 7 Upgrade version the new computer must have its own qualification license XP/Vista/7). The previous installation of Windows 7 on the old computer must be formatted or deleted. You will have to perhaps call Microsoft and explain what happened to complete activation. Turning it on the second computer will automatically be in effect 'disable' the license for the first computer. The key works with 32 and 64 bit, but can only be installed at a time.

  If it's an OEM license - don't. OEM licenses, including Windows preinstalled on a computer before purchase and Windows purchased separately, are related to the first computer, they are installed on and cannot be transferred to another computer. To install Windows on another computer, you will need to buy another copy.

  Questions about installing Windows 7?
  FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions from Installation Windows 7 & responses

• transfer of license of windows server 2008 r2 to another server?

  can I transfer the license of windows server 2008 r2 to another server?

  Hi Freshner,

  Your (Windows server 2008 issue is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for the IT Pro TechNet public. Please post your question in the Technet Forum. You can follow the link to your question:

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsServer

• reuse the license of Windows XP from the old office to the new office

  We have 4 old desktop computers with windows xp I want to reuse the license of Windows XP from the old office to the new office

  I bought a HP desktop computer and dell preinstalled with Windows XP. The office has not worked for a few years, he has the processor are P4 and slow work.

  I recently bought a desktop computer and wanted to know can I use the same license key to get Windows XP installed on my new desktop computer.

  Note: I have lost my original installation of windows CD but have the office and Windows XP product code is available to me.

  The old HP desktop and dell came with a license with the sticker on the side.

  Any PC which came with a sticker with a key to activate product on it has a license that is related to this PC (and only this PC) for ever. It is not legal to install on a PC using the key videos from another PC.

  If the PC you want to install XP on still has its sticker, then as much as you have a compatible installation XP CD, XP can be re-installed using the key on the sticker.

  Only commercial versions of XP can be moved from one PC to another. With the commercial versions, the activation key came with the media, not on a label stuck on the PC.

• Can I reuse a license for Windows 7 from my old computer?

  I plan on building a whole new PC.  I bought a retail version of Windows 7 that I initially installed on my old computer.  I intend to use Windows 7 on the new PC.  Can I just put my CD with Windows 7 at retail in the new computer and transfer the license to the new machine?

  Yes, as long as it's the product 'Full' and not an 'Upgrade' version The phone activation will be required.

  How to activate Windows 7 or Vista manually (activate by phone)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
  (5) stay on the phone * do not select/press any option * and wait for a person to help you.
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
  (7) the person must give you a confirmation ID, copy it down on paper,
  (8) check that the ID is correct in reading the support person.
  (9) to enter the ID number, then click 'Next' to complete the activation process.

  Activation and registration of a Microsoft product
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=326851
  Windows activation: (888) 571-2048
  (888) 725-1047 or 800-936-5700

  -Product key of letters and numbers-

  Not confused the letter B with the number 8, the letter Q with the letter O.
  the letter G and the number 6.

  A, E, I, O and u are not used.

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  To enable the use of the phone

  1. open Activation of Windows by clicking on the Start button, right click on computer, clicking Properties.
  then by clicking on activate Windows now. ?

  2. click on show me other ways to activate.

  3 type your Windows 7 product key, and then click Next.

  4. click on use the automated telephone and then click Next.
  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  5. click on the location nearest you from the drop-down list, and then click Next.

  6. call one of the available phone numbers listed. An automated system will guide you through the activation process.

  7. When prompted, enter the installation ID that is listed on your screen in your phone keypad.

  8 Note the confirmation ID the phone system gives you.

  9. under the terms of step 3, type the confirmation ID in the space provided, click Next, and then follow the instructions.

  10. If the activation is not successful, stay on the line to be transferred to a product activation agent who can help you.

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center by phone
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Register Windows 7
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/register
  Register Windows 7 and you automatically receive a series of three welcome to Windows e-mails
  filled with tips, creative tips and other information to you help get the most out of Windows 7.
  You also get a subscription to the monthly newsletter of Windows Explorer,
  where you will find other tips and tricks, as well as special offers.

  Learn about Activation:
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793423.aspx

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• How to transfer the license of Windows 8 on a new computer

  I upgraded an old machine to low spec from win 7 to win 8. The pc is old and while Win8 works ok, I bought a new top spec I want to transfer the license to. I will not keep or sell the old machine.

  There's a chance after running the upgrade wizard that the new machine can have questions that would abandon the installation.

  Could someone advise best used to go to this please. The same question would apply also for example is an existing machine died and I wanted to reuse the license to a new machine

  Thanks in advance

  The phone activation is not available on weekends, its best do you during the week.

  If do not want to format the old machine, then its best you just uninstall the license, just in case you decide to come back.

  Press the Windows key + X

  Click prompt (Admin)

  At the command prompt, type: slmgr.vbs - upk

  Press enter, this will uninstall the product key of the computer and to the evaluation mode, you are now free to use it on another computer.

• transfer a license OEM Windows 8 pro?

  Hello

  I currently have the Windows 8 pro 64-bit OEM-based computer (on my box it says Windows 8 pro eng intl for OEM software/Microsoft windows 8 pro 64 bit oem English fqc-05995)
  I built the computer myself and bought this Windows 8 from Amazon for £110, I think. My motherboard is about to go but I'm rebuilding my computer, so new motherboard, processor, RAM, so I have to reinstall Windows 8 on the new pc.
  My question is... am I able to transfer the license from one pc to the other (the two mines, a fit for the bin) that I have to disable my current license first? and how can I do this.
  Or can I build my new pc, format the drive, install Windows 8 and reuse the key?
  Any help would be appreciated thanks.

  Yes, the Windows 8 OEM System Builder License comes with the rights of transfer, you can move it to a new motherboard and reactivate by phone:

  http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx,

  "I can transfer the software to another computer or user? ." You can transfer the software to another computer owned by you. (You can also transfer the software (as well as the license) to a computer that belonged to someone else if one) you are the first user under the software license and b) of the new user accepts the terms of this agreement. To make a transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to the other person, without keeping all copies of the software. You can use the backup copy that we do or the media the software provided on transfer the software. Whenever you transfer the software to a new computer, you must remove the software from the previous computer. You can not transfer the software to share licenses between computers. You can transfer the Get Genuine Windows, Pack Pro or Media Center Pack software only in combination with the licensed computer. »

• Transfer of license of Windows 8 on another computer

  Can I transfer a valid purchased license of Windows 8 on a computer, that I do not use one that I use?

  I bought two upgrades Windows (in Windows 7) license under the terms of a special offer, but only found out later (and after the expiry of the offer) that the second purchase didn't pass, and so I don't have an activation key valid. At that time I had already used the key on computer A and did not for the computer, that computer B. b is the one I want to use regularly, leaving unused computer, so glad I remove Windows 8A computer in order to use the license on the computer B.

  I think I have to activate Windows on computer B over the phone and remove the license from the computer activation front on computer B. How do I practice? Does this mean that boot from a Windows CD, reformatting and abandonment of any attempt to install the operating system on CD (so that the reader will be absolutely empty)? I note the license key or any other information of the computer has ('on' screen or elsewhere) before doing this? (I'm not talking about back up my data here).

  Can I transfer a valid purchased license of Windows 8 on a computer, that I do not use one that I use?

  Just remove it from the computer, on that you have currently and reinstall it on the computer you want on and reactivate by phone.

  I bought two upgrades Windows (in Windows 7) license under the terms of a special offer, but only found out later (and after the expiry of the offer) that the second purchase didn't pass, and so I don't have an activation key valid. At that time I had already used the key on computer A and did not for the computer, that computer B. b is the one I want to use regularly, leaving unused computer, so glad I remove Windows 8A computer in order to use the license on the computer B.

  I think I have to activate Windows on computer B over the phone and remove the license from the computer activation front on computer B. How do I practice? Does this mean that boot from a Windows CD, reformatting and abandonment of any attempt to install the operating system on CD (so that the reader will be absolutely empty)? I note the license key or any other information of the computer has ('on' screen or elsewhere) before doing this? (I'm not talking about back up my data here).

  The computer is now installed on is preinstalled with Windows 7, all you have to do is use the recovery partition to restore the Windows 7 computer then go forward to reinstall it on the other computer.

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For Dell, press F8 on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For LG, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

  For Samsung, press F4 to the power upward...

  For Fujitsu, press the F8 key directly after the power

  Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

  Sony VAIO, reboot and press "F8" or "F10" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".

  If you had installed Windows 7 yourself, then proceed as follows:

  Boot from the Windows 7 DVD

  Click Install now

  Accept the license agreement

  When the option is displayed to select a type of installation, click (Custom advanced)

  Select the disk partition where you want to install Windows 7 click Next.

  You will receive the following warning:

  The partition you have selected may contain files from a previous Installation of Windows. If so, these files and folders will be moved to a folder named Windows.old. You will be able to access the information in Windows.old, but you will be able to use your previous version of Windows.

  (At all costs, do NOT click on anything in Format, deletion or Partition name.) So even do a custom installation, your personal files are still kept. Click OK

  The installation program will now begin installation. During installation, your computer will be restarted several times.

  Once the installation is complete, you can complete the Out of Box experience as the choice of your laptop, create a username, password, your time zone. You can then proceed to download the latest updates for Windows and reinstall your applications and drivers.

  You can then retrieve your personal files from the Windows.old folder and reinstall all of your applications and drivers.

  http://notebooks.com/2010/11/09/how-to-recover-documents-music-and-email-after-upgrading-with-the-Windows-old-folder/

  You can then move the other computer to Windows 8:

  You can download it from there and use your product key to upgrade:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-GB/Windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

  Boost telephone:

  1. press the Windows key + X , and then click run, and then type: slui.exe 4

  
  

  2. then press the ENTER"" key.

  3. Select your "country" in the list.

  4. choose the option "activate phone".

  5. stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  6. explain your problem clearly to the support person.

• How to transfer a license of Windows 8

  I have a pro license of Windows 8 and installed on an old laptop.

  I want to install Windows 8 on my laptop today. Is there a way to disable the existing windows license and activate it on my new laptop?

  I got this license in India and I reside now in Germany.

  Thank you

  Well, the first thing you'd have to do is to withdraw the license of the current computer or at least uninstall the product key then proceed to upgrade the new laptop using the same key.

  On the old computer:

  Press the Windows key + X

  Click prompt (Admin)

  At the command prompt, type: slmgr.vbs - upk

  Press enter, this will uninstall the product key of the computer and to the evaluation mode, you are now free to use it on another computer.

  Update the computer to Windows 8 Pro:

  Press the Windows key + X

  Click System

  On Windows, click the link:

  Get more features with a new edition of Windows

  
  

  Click on the "I already have a product key link.

  Enter your product key and you will be promoted to the Pro.

  Because the key was already in use, you may need to reactivate by phone:

  1. press the Windows key + X , and then click run, and then type: slui.exe 4

  
  

  2. then press the ENTER"" key.

  3. Select your "country" in the list.

  4. choose the option "activate phone".

  5. stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  6. explain your problem clearly to the support person.

  In regards to the old computer, if it came with an earlier version of Windows such as Windows 7 or Vista, use the recovery partition to reinstall or to reinstall the older version of the original install media.

• Transfer of license of Windows 8

  I have a copy of Windows 8 Pro on my laptop and now I'm building a new PC witch not do any OS pre-installed on it. Can I just uninstall the copy of windows 8 of my laptop and install freely on my new rig? The version of windows I have is the promotion that I got after I recently bought laptop with preloaded windows 7 and then shortly after that windows 8 have been released. Thanks in advance

  To install a Windows 8 upgrade version, you must already have Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP installed on your PC.

  If you have formatted the drive until the upgrade of Windows 8 version has been installed, you will not be able to use your upgrade product key to activate Windows 8. To activate Windows 8, you will need to install your previous version of Windows, and then reinstall Windows 8. Help with the activation process, contact technical support.

• How can I transfer a license of Windows 7 on a new computer? Step by step please

  Hey guys, I just build my first computer and I don't want to use the HARD drive from my old computer to the new. I was wondering if there is some way I can transfer my Windows 7 license from the old computer to my new computer? I would be grateful if someone could answer with step by step instructions. Thanks a bunch!

  Hello!

  If you have an OEM of Windows license (which is pre-installed when you purchased your PC) on the old computer and want to use it on a new computer (PC with another motherboard), it is not possible.

  If you have a retail license (if you bought separately):

  1 note your product key: use a program like Nirsoft Produkey to get
   http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
  2. on the old PC uninstall product key:
  Start-> Accessories-> right click on command prompt and select "Run as Administrator"
  slmgr.vbs /dlv---> to display the Activation ID for the installed version of Windows.
  slmgr /upk ---> where is the extracted string in the message box that appears in the previous step
  3. on the new PC use this product key during installation or change it after installation
  in the product key from the old computer with:
  slmgr IPK , where is your product key.

• Can I transfer a license OEM Windows 7 computer laptop with a physical disability and is not repairable?

  I have a laptop that has Windows 7 OEM Home. The laptop had a hardware failure and is not repairable. Can I transfer the operating system of a new generation of computer laptop?

  Sorry, but a Windows 7 OEM is not transferable to another PC because it is related to the 1st computer on which it is installed.

  Here is the current information System Builders/OEMS 'use' of Microsoft

  OEM System Builder licensing
  http://OEM.Microsoft.com/script/contentPage.aspx?PageID=552816

  Licensing for lovers
  http://OEM.Microsoft.com/script/contentPage.aspx?PageID=563841

  The great Goodby:
  Your motherboard breaks down, unless the replacement card is the same your OEM version will no longer turn on and can not be moved or transferred to another computer.

  OEM of Windows 7 versions have the following limitations of 'important ':

  (1) OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  (2) OEM licenses are tied to the computer 1 you install and activate it on.

  (3) you cannot reuse/reinstall an OEM version on another computer or another/replacement motherboard.

  (4) the OEM versions cannot be used to upgrade an earlier version of Windows, you must perform a
  Clean install (this means that your data is saved and the application must be reinstalled).

  What is software OEM: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/oemsupport_1/en-gb

  Licensing FAQ: http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/Pages/licensing_faq.aspx

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• What is the best way to transfer your license of Windows product key when you sell your older hardware?

  Hello

  I wanted to just see what others suggest, when planning on the sale of your more old hardware to family or friends and ensure the maximum payment and trade-in value.  I have a laptop that I will probably remove the Windows operating system and installs an open source OS top. I intend to sell the laptop of the family, and I'm little warily to get paid as much as I want for her.  I think that one option could be to remove the product key sticker, until I paid, and then send the product to them key sticker separately or is it really important and should leave the sticker on the computer because the laptop was first recorded in my name and my address.  I read your suggestions on how to handle this matter. THX ;)

  You are not supposed to do. License is part of the machine, remove the sticker isn't fair, since you sell the machine, the license must be sold with it.

  In addition, you cannot use the license elsewhere.

  The OEM of Windows 7 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

• Transfer of license of Windows Vista on a hard disc nine

  Hi all, I have a laptop HP that came with Windows Vista pre-installed. The hard drive failed (confirmed by running diagnostic BIOS) and I buy a new one today. My question is, how do I get my installation of Windows and the license on the new hard drive? My laptop came not with all drives I know (probably because it has a recovery partition).

  In addition, the sticker on the base of the PC has faded with time, and I can't do the license number. Can it be retrieved by MS?

  Thank you

  Matt Harris

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  Normally, you don't have the product key with the manufacturer of recovery discs.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner