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Hi guys i have a pc with windows 10 (upgraded from 8.1). But i am going to buld a new pc. My question is can i use the iso file made on my current pc on my new pc WITHOUT entering a product key. My current pc came with W8.1 so i didnt get a code. Or can i find the code in my pc. I cant acces the bios it is al all in one pc (samsung ativ one 5 style)

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Hi guys i have a pc with windows 10 (upgraded from 8.1). But i am going to buld a new pc. My question is can i use the iso file made on my current pc on my new pc WITHOUT entering a product key. My current pc came with W8.1 so i didnt get a code. Or can i find the code in my pc. I cant acces the bios it is al all in one pc (samsung ativ one 5 style)

Look at the guide in my signature.

Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it.  Take some time, and explain your issue, please!

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Hi guys i have a pc with windows 10 (upgraded from 8.1). But i am going to buld a new pc. My question is can i use the iso file made on my current pc on my new pc WITHOUT entering a product key. My current pc came with W8.1 so i didnt get a code. Or can i find the code in my pc. I cant acces the bios it is al all in one pc (samsung ativ one 5 style)

You have to buy a new key. Otherwise it is illegal.

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You can use the ISO just fine... you just can't use the key. You'll have to buy a new one. The key on your current pc is linked to it's motherboard. Windows 10 won't activate with it.

 

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Hi guys i have a pc with windows 10 (upgraded from 8.1). But i am going to buld a new pc. My question is can i use the iso file made on my current pc on my new pc WITHOUT entering a product key. My current pc came with W8.1 so i didnt get a code. Or can i find the code in my pc. I cant acces the bios it is al all in one pc (samsung ativ one 5 style)

Yes, just skip the key.

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Then i can use the operating system for 30 days isnt it?

If you have done the upgrade earlier, it will activate automatically without a key. If not, you still don't have to activate. because windows 10 is actually usable when not activated. No time limit, no bugging, no black background, just some subtle hints that will appear over time.

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