The summary of ‘How to Transfer Your Windows 10 License to Another Computer’

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The video explains the process of transferring a Windows 10 retail license key to a new computer, emphasizing that only retail keys, not OEM or volume keys, are transferable. The steps for deactivating the license on the old computer include accessing settings, using commands in Command Prompt, and utilizing software like Free PC Audit to find the product key. To deactivate, commands such as `slmgr.vbs /upk` and `slmgr.vbs /cpky` are used, and activation on a new computer can be done through the settings menu or the command prompt with `slmgr.vbs /ipk`. The importance of verifying software safety through VirusTotal is also mentioned. The presenter concludes by thanking viewers and encouraging engagement through likes and comments.

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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to transfer a Windows 10 retail license key to a new computer. The process involves accessing the settings, going to “Update & Security,” and then “Activation” to locate where the product key can be entered. The video demonstrates how to deactivate the existing Windows 10 installation safely. To check the type of license key, the user needs to open Command Prompt as an administrator and use the command “slmgr -dli” to see if it’s a retail key. The presenter highlights that only retail keys are transferable, not OEM or volume keys. If the key is retail, it can legally be transferred to another PC. The video then shows how to find the product key using a piece of software called Free PC Audit, ensuring it’s safe to use by verifying it on VirusTotal.

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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to transfer a Windows product key to another system. They start by opening their software to retrieve the license key and then provide detailed commands to deactivate the current key: `slmgr.vbs /upk` to uninstall it from the current system, and `slmgr.vbs /cpky` to remove it from the registry. The speaker then explains how to activate this key on a new PC through the settings menu or the command prompt using the command `slmgr.vbs /ipk`. They confirm the activation status in the Settings menu under Update & Security.

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In this segment of the video, the presenter explains how to transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer, emphasizing that this process applies to retail license keys. The steps include deactivating the license on the old computer and activating it on the new one. The presenter notes that OEM and volume keys are non-transferable. Additionally, the presenter thanks the YouTube members for their support, encourages viewers to like the video, leave comments with video suggestions, and concludes with a farewell message.

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