Windows 8 pro key replacement

Josahe

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I have a custom build pc, i bought a new windows 8 pro dvd (not upgrade), i used the key, and the from inside the windows i upgrade it and bought windows 8 media center. Now my brother need this pc and i have to build a custom new one. Remove the key from it and use it on my new pc is that possible. Or the key is stuck with my old pc?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 pro
Hi,

There are two ways to handle this, but they are close.

1. Your brother replaces your key with his own
Code:
:: replace the old key with the new one
cscript %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
:: activate
cscript %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs -ato
2. You delete the key, which renders the system non-activated, and the rest is your brother's problem.
Code:
cscript %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs -upk
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
Many thanks, but i checked my dvd copy i bought it is written windows 8 pro 64 bit OEM, does you solution work for it or for retail Version only. Some saying that OEM ver. stuck with the first pc it is installed on even if it is custom made pc and can't be removed to another pc, is taht true?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 pro
Technically, it should work. As for the legal aspect, read C:\Windows\System32\license.rtf

If you've got OEM System builder with the Personal Use License, also refer to Personal Use License
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
Many thanks, but i checked my dvd copy i bought it is written windows 8 pro 64 bit OEM, does you solution work for it or for retail Version only. Some saying that OEM ver. stuck with the first pc it is installed on even if it is custom made pc and can't be removed to another pc, is taht true?

The OEM key under previous versions of Windows was locked to the PC. MS changed that in Windows 8 and for personal use you may transfer the OEM key to another PC that you own. If you transfer your PC and the OEM license to your brother then it becomes locked to that PC as he is not the builder.

Jim :cool:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 HP 64bit, Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64BIT
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS - Home Built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
    Motherboard
    ASUS M5A99X EVO
    Memory
    Crucial Balistic DDR-3 1866 CL 9 (8 GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI R6850 Cyclone IGD5 PE
    Sound Card
    On Chip
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VE258Q 25" LED with DVI-HDMI-DisplayPort
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Two WD Cavier Black 2TB Sata 6gbs
    WD My Book Essential 2TB USB 3.0
    PSU
    Seasonic X650 80 Plus GOLD Modular
    Case
    Corsair 400R
    Cooling
    Antec Kuhler H2O 620, Two 120mm and four 140mm
    Keyboard
    AVS Gear Blue LED Backlight
    Mouse
    Logitech Marble Mouse USB, Logitech Precision Game Pad
    Internet Speed
    15MB
    Antivirus
    NIS, Malwarebytes Premium 2
    Other Info
    APC UPS ES 750, Netgear WNR3500L Gigabit & Wireless N Router with SamKnows Test Program,
    Motorola SB6120 Gigabit Cable Modem.
    Brother HL-2170W Laser Printer,
    Epson V300 Scanner
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