OEM Windows OS
I have a question: I am trying to clone my OEM Windows 10 v20H2 OS and move it to another new, bare metal computer. Can Acronis True Image do the job? Thank you.


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I concur with @Steve Smith. The OEM licence conditions would not allow you do do what you want to do, although you may get away with it if you are lucky. Other regular forum contributors can offer more informed advice on your likelihood of success. If you are unable to activate on the new PC, you will need a new full licence - you cannot (in my experience) use an OEM licence to activate such a installation. You can, however, install the OEM version, activate it (preferably associating it with your Microsoft account), then recover the old installation to the new PC. The new OEM licence will need to be of the same type, for example Window 10 Home x64. Alternatively you could purchase a full licence code - you can get them cheaply if you search the net; there is a risk that they may be a bit dodgy but in my experience they have always worked OK. If the advertised price is something silly like US$20, then the risks of it not working are far greater.
Ian
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