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ChrispLok
Feb 03, 2026Copper Contributor
How do I unpair my windows license from my old PC
I recently built a new PC, and used my windows home license from my old custom built PC to activate windows. This happened automatically as I logged into my microsoft account. Now I want to sell my ...
Almaiw
Feb 04, 2026Iron Contributor
Modern Windows 10/11 licensing often links your license to your hardware's hardware ID and your Microsoft account, especially if you upgraded from Windows 10 or used digital activation.
ChrispLok
Feb 05, 2026Copper Contributor
Yea I upgraded from windows 10 to 11 on my old pc. On my new pc, it also says its actived with a digital license LINKED to my microsoft account, altough on my old PC it only states that its activated with just a digital license. Is there anyway to unlink my license? Or should I just let it be/replace the license?