I’m planning to replace the existing SSD within my Dell Optiplex pc. When I bought it, it came with an SSD that had a windows installation with pro license activated. Now, when I replace this with a new SSD, how do I transfer the license?

  • My Password Is 1234English
    10•7 months ago

    The system should activate itself if you only replace the disk.

    But… if you ever need a license use one of the activation scripts from massgravel on githu… I mean buy a new license on microsoft.com and enjoy your shiny, legally activated operaring system.

    …or just install Linux, if your use case allows you to do so

    • @[email protected]English
      2•7 months ago

      There are a ton of $29 license sites out there as well. Yes, it’s grey market, but it’s not like anyone has gotten support from MS anyway.

    • @[email protected]English
      1•7 months ago

      This is the correct answer. Dell, and other oems, have stored their windows keys in firmware on motherboards for years now. You could literally install on a fresh drive and it should auto activate. Typically at most you have to go to click activate yourself.

      This is all assuming the machine came with a pro license and wasn’t upgraded of course. It should have a sticker on it.