Installing W10 Pro on a new computer


  1. JJG10
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    Windows 10 Build 1809
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    Installing W10 Pro on a new computer


    I am about to retire my old desktop (W10 Pro Microsoft account) and replace it with a new one. Is there any way I can install version 1809 on the new machine without having to pay extra for an upgrade from Home? I have a bootable 1809 thumb drive from which I assume I can use for the installation.

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  3. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    You can transfer the license if it is derived from a retail license. If OEM, no.

    Use Activation Troubleshooter in Windows 10 | Tutorials
    Please read through Information and Note there.
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  4. JJG10
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    Windows 10 Build 1809
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    Thank you very much. That really helped.










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  6. dalchina
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    Brink's tutorials are great- worth being familiar with them. Searchable list:
    Windows 10 Tutorial Index | Tutorials
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