You may deactivate the license on the old PC and activate it on a new one. There is no limit on the number of transfers, but the license can only be active on one PC at a time.
OEM licenses are permanently bound to the original computer . If the motherboard dies, the license dies with it—legally and technically. Microsoft’s EULA explicitly states: “The license is not transferable to another device.” windows license transfer
| Component | Role in Binding | |-----------|----------------| | | 25-character code that unlocks installation and determines edition (Home/Pro) | | Digital License (Hardware ID Hash) | A hash of your PC’s unique hardware components (motherboard serial, MAC address, disk drive serial, etc.) stored on Microsoft’s activation servers. | | Microsoft Account Link | Optional but recommended for retail licenses—associates the digital license with your account for easier transfer. | You may deactivate the license on the old