Comment on Dell optiplex - how to transfer windows pro license to new SSD?
mypasswordis1234@lemmy.world 1 year ago
The system should activate itself if you only replace the disk.
But… if you ever need a license use one of the activation scripts from massgravel on githu… I mean buy a new license on microsoft.com and enjoy your shiny, legally activated operaring system.
…or just install Linux, if your use case allows you to do so
This is the correct answer. Dell, and other oems, have stored their windows keys in firmware on motherboards for years now. You could literally install on a fresh drive and it should auto activate. Typically at most you have to go to click activate yourself.
This is all assuming the machine came with a pro license and wasn’t upgraded of course. It should have a sticker on it.
TheWilliamist@lemmy.world 1 year ago
There are a ton of $29 license sites out there as well. Yes, it’s grey market, but it’s not like anyone has gotten support from MS anyway.