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Nayaoh
Sep 15, 2025Iron Contributor
Old Win 10 PC died, can't find Licence Key
Had my almost 10 year old desktop killed by a power surge, PSU and motherboard were fried. I've tried finding the licence key on the still working C: but no luck. Having a new desktop built an...
Exxon
Sep 25, 2025Iron Contributor
Retail licenses (bought from stores like Best Buy or online) can be transferred to new hardware.
OEM licenses (came pre-installed on your PC) are tied to the original motherboard and cannot be legally transferred.