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6 minutes ago, mandoshire said:

Would I have to get a offical Windows key or could I get a bootleg one? Would the bootleg one effect anything

We can't give you recommendations on bootleg keys, it's against the rules here. Not to mention, with it being your OS where you're likely to log into sensitive accounts and such, you're much safer buying a real key. But I would try the key transfer via an MS account first.

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I currently have a laptop that has a Windows key on it. Could I use this key for the PC that I am building or have to get a new one?

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1 minute ago, mandoshire said:

I currently have a laptop that has a Windows key on it. Could I use this key for the PC that I am building or have to get a new one?

Generally you can't reuse OEM keys like that 

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Might be able to transfer it over with a Microsoft account but not 100%R. Likely will need to buy a new key, but all a key does is remove a watermark and unlocks some settings.

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4 minutes ago, GOTSpectrum said:

Generally you can't reuse OEM keys like that 

Would I have to get a offical Windows key or could I get a bootleg one? Would the bootleg one effect anything

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4 minutes ago, mandoshire said:

could I get a bootleg one? Would the bootleg one effect anything

What do you mean by bootleg?

 

There are certain gray market websites that sell Windows keys. I'm not sure that I would recommend them. The way they source keys may or may not be legal. Your experience will vary.

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6 minutes ago, mandoshire said:

Would I have to get a offical Windows key or could I get a bootleg one? Would the bootleg one effect anything

We can't give you recommendations on bootleg keys, it's against the rules here. Not to mention, with it being your OS where you're likely to log into sensitive accounts and such, you're much safer buying a real key. But I would try the key transfer via an MS account first.

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As mentioned OEM Keys are useable only once.

Bootleg keys and how to get them are not allowable discussions per the Community Standards.

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