How to remove the Windows 11 key from an old PC and use it to activate on a new one. can do both key and the embed key on the email

When the graphics card comes back down like this, many people probably have plans to build a new computer. Of course, besides the hardware, one thing that can’t live without it is our regular Windows machine. If anyone reassembles out of 0, they will have to spare another part of the budget to buy a new license a bit, but if anyone has an old computer with the original key already installed Did you know that we can withdraw that key and continue to use it on a new machine? Plus, using just a few simple steps.

How many types of genuine Windows keys are there?

First, let’s get to know a license or Windows key. In fact, there are so many types of Windows keys that you can’t even recognize them. can be subdivided from general users up to the enterprise or server level Which today we will talk about only the general user. It is divided into 3 main types as follows:

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is a genuine key that was installed at the factory. through embedded on the machine’s motherboard Especially with notebooks or computer brands that later began to turn to this method. Because it will help users to get genuine Windows at a lower price. (Combined with the cost of the device) and do not have to be troublesome to buy separately, every machine comes down by itself as in the past But there is a disadvantage.Can’t by removing the key to install on another machine. (Actually, it can be removed. But when filling in other machines, it usually doesn’t pass. if it’s not the exact same motherboard or notebook)
FPP (Full Packaged Product) or abbreviated as Retail It is a genuine key that can be purchased from general stores. It may come in the form of a key code in the box that you fill out yourself. or keys tied directly to a Microsoft account.Able to withdraw or move from old device to new machine Plus, buy it once, use it for a long time, don’t have to buy it again. Even those who bought it with Windows 7 today can still upgrade to Windows 11.
Volume type It is a key that can be bought in bulk for organizations such as schools, private companies or government agencies. This type of key is still classified as a general user key. But may be limited to some applications, such as the Windows must use the Microsoft Store of that organization only. (Some have app restrictions) or need to get some feature updates not available on the general version. However, this Volume key has the advantage of being able toCan be withdrawn and used on other devicesSame as FPP or some keysCan be used to fill in more than 1 device. Most importantly, it’s still a long-lasting key like any other key type. Not used and expired halfway as many people understand

From the above, we can conclude that there are two types of Windows keys that can be migrated from the old machine to the new one. Retail and model Volume But that’s not the end, because in these 2 categories, it can be further subdivided according to the way we use it:

Product Key is the key code to enter by yourself Most of them are obtained by buying them in boxes or giving away from schools. This will be a long alphanumeric code. 25 digits and usually only use 1 key per 1 device But there are also some types of keys that can be entered simultaneously on more than one device.
Digital License is a key that doesn’t have a code Instead, it is tied to the Microsoft account purchased through the Microsoft Store and activated directly through the account. Or it’s a key generated by upgrading Windows 7/8.1 to Windows 10, which will automatically be formatted as this digital key.

Both keys use different methods to withdraw or move from the old device to the new one. which I will introduce to you next to see how each model does it.

To view the Product Key embedded in the device

Before going to see how to withdraw, it is recommended to copy the code from the old device and keep it. In fact, all Windows licenses, whether using manual, OEM, or digital keys, can open the 25-digit code. But different in that it can be filled in or not. Of course, the only thing that can be done has to be with a Product Key, and Microsoft usually doesn’t show the Windows key directly for security reasons. So if you want to see the necessary commands using Command Prompt, PowerShell, or even easier, you can download a third-party program.

How to view via Command Prompt To open it, type a search in the Search box, right click and select Run as administrator. Then type the command below and Enter.

wmic path softwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey

How to view through PowerShell To open it, type a search in the Search box, right click and select Run as administrator. Then type the command below and Enter.

powershell “(Get-WmiObject -query ‘select * from SoftwareLicensingService’).OA3xOriginalProductKey”

How to view through the program Two free programs are recommended. Magical Jellybean KeyFinder and Free PC Audit Can be downloaded and viewed through the .exe file without having to install it.

Someone wondered if the Windows About page normally has a Product ID written on it. So, is it the same Windows license key? the answer is no Because the Product ID is just a number to show the support version of our machine that is at what level. It may be a duplicate number with another computer.

How to remove Product Key from old computer to new computer (filled key)

Connect to the Internet on the computer you want to remove the key from.
Open Command Prompt by typing search in the Search box, right-clicking and selecting Run as administrator.
Uninstall the Product Key from the device. by typing the command slmgr /upk then Enter
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If successful, it will show “Uninstall product key successfully” message and change the local Windows from activated mode back to trail (trial version).
Remove the Product Key from the local registry by typing the command slmgr /cpky then Enter
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If successful, it will show a message saying “Product key from registry cleared successfully”, the key has been completely removed. (If you don’t do this step too, it will be considered that the withdrawal has not been successful.)
Make sure that the product has actually been withdrawn by typing the command slmgr.vbs /dli then Enter
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A machine that does not have a Product Key already installed. Must display the message “Error: product key not found.”
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If you go to check in System page, it will show up as Windows isn’t activated. Because some machines update slow, not the same speed. But you can use the code to continue. Or if you look in the program, it will show up as a 25-digit B code instead, to be sure that the old key has really been withdrawn.
Take the 25-digit Product Key that has been withdrawn and enter it on your new computer to activate it via Settings > System > Activation > Press Change in the Change product key section.
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Keys that have been withdrawn correctly according to the steps will be able to activate again through normal. When going to check the Product Key in the machine, it will show the same code. It’s done.

How to transfer a digital license from an old computer to a new one (Email Embedded Key)

As mentioned above, this Digital License Key is different from Product Key, which is tied to a Microsoft account, can’t be withdrawn and filled in directly by yourself. Before going through the account page on the website and moving the activation from one device to another on it instead. Which is said, may not see the picture Let’s go see how to do it.

First of all, check if the key in our device is actually a digital license by going to Settings > System > Activation > Activation State.Windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account” This confirms that the key has been linked to the account. The removal method must be performed using the steps below only.

go to website account.microsoft.com and log in with the account associated with the key. (same account as on the current old device)
Select your old device by pressing the button. see details (View details), then press Remove this device (Remove this device)
tick the right place I’m ready to remove this device. (I’m ready ti remove this device) and press delete (Remove)
The next step is to move your account permissions to Activate on your new computer. For anyone who has never set up a new computer. Please log in to the machine with the same Microsoft account first. Then go into Settings > System > Activation, the device status will be Not Active, press Troubleshoot
Click on I changed hardware on this device recently.
A new window will prompt us to log in again. This time there will be a page to enter the Windows Password as well, but if it is not there, press Next blankly. Next, the account will allow us to choose which device to use as the main machine for the key, then tick that. This is the device I’m using right now on the new device, then press Activate
Wait a moment, the status will show up saying “Windows is activated” and it’s done.

Well, you’re done with the process of moving both types of Windows 11 keys. It’s neither difficult nor easy. Which for anyone who is using Windows 10 can do the same using the same steps. But you may find the window or menu position has changed a bit. It has to be used to feel a little bit, or if anyone has any questions, feel free to comment below. Just come in and answer.