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Can I use an installed version of Windows on another device I'm building

Mike Clothier 0 Reputation points
2024-07-01T14:00:34.3266667+00:00

Hi all,

I'm about to start the build on a new PC for my daughter and was wondering if I can use the windows installation disc I have (which is already installed on my PC) to install Windows on my daughters machine and then update the licence to a different one that we'll purchase?

I don't want to have to buy Windows 11 on an installation disc as they're more expensive than just buying the licence.

Thanks in advance for the help

Mike

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  1. Kapil Arya 8,161 Reputation points MVP
    2024-07-01T14:35:56.4466667+00:00

    If you're concerned about installation disc, then you can use the ISO files instead which are available free from Microsoft at:

    https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

    You can create Windows 11 installation media directly using Media Creation Tool from Microsoft.

    Alternatively, you can download ISO file and create a bootable USB to clean install on any device, any time without any cost. Note, that you've to only buy the license key to activate a clean install.

    Note: Included links in this reply refers to blog posts by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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