Want to reuse your existing Windows license key with a new PC? We explain how to determine if that’s possible.

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That answer assumes you have a Windows 10 Pro product key. If so, that key will work to perform an upgrade, because all Windows 10 and Windows 11 product keys are interchangeable.

If an upgrade wipes your license info, input the key to activate Windows. After upgrading to Windows 10, you can further minimize activation issues by tying your license to a Microsoft account.