Solved Can I sell my Windows 8 Pro (Upgrade) disc + serial?

KILLER HORNET

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Hi,

I've had enough of Windows 8 now. I can't put up with the lack of start menu (3rd party programs are buggy, inc. classic shell).
Programs stock working randomly.
Desktop does not properly boot sometimes requiring a restart.
Core applications are placed in obscure places. eg. system restore is buried behind a plethora of links and not searchable within start.

I just want to know if I can sell my Windows 8 Pro Upgrade?
If so, how do I deactivate my current serial?

I plan on buying Windows 7.


This is what I have bought:
windows-8-pro.png
From here:


Thanks,
 
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Hello Killer Hornet, and welcome to Eight Forums.

Yes, you may sell it if you like to another person. Be sure to let them know that it has been used since they may need to activate by phone if it will not activate online normally since the product key had already been activated on your PC.


http://www.eightforums.com/general-support/10837-windows-8-eula.html#post129442


Can I transfer the software to another computer or user?

You may transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you. You may also transfer the software (together with the license) to a computer owned by someone else if a) you are the first licensed user of the software and b) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement. To make that transfer, you must transfer the original media, the certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to that other person, without retaining any copies of the software. You may use the backup copy we allow you to make or the media that the software came on to transfer the software. Anytime you transfer the software to a new computer, you must remove the software from the prior computer. You may not transfer the software to share licenses between computers. You may transfer Get Genuine Windows software, Pro Pack or Media Center Pack software only together with the licensed computer.

Hope this helps, :)
Shawn
 

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Hi Shawn,

Thanks for the quick reply.

So I don't need to do anything in regards to deactivating the current OS?

Good to know I can make at least some of my money back :)
 

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Other than removing it from your PC and letting the seller know it's used, nothing. :)
 

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    64-bit Windows 10
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
3rd party programs are buggy, inc. classic shell)

Out of curiosity, what bugs or problems did you face with Classic Shell? I ask so they can be fixed. Btw, I agree with your opinion of Windows 8. They took many steps backwards from Windows 7.
 

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    I do the testing and give feedback on User Experience and ideas for Classic Shell.

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