is it possible to transfer windows retail product key from a dead laptop to a new one

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  Hi,

  Assuming it's not an OEM license, it should be possible to transfer the product key:
  How to transfer a Windows 10 license to a new PC or hard drive

  You can try using the freeware tool below to obtain your product key:
  https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

  Best regards,
  Leon

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  Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:42 AM
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  Thanks for the info. The link you shared describes that i should deactivate the product key first and then only i can transfer. But the problem is that my laptop is completely dead, hence it is not possible to deactivate the product key from that laptop. Is there any work around to deactivate the key if the computer is dead.

  Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:42 PM
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  You can follow the steps mentioned here:
  Transfer Windows 10 license to a new computer without access to old - Microsoft Community

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  Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:45 PM
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  this link describes about the recovery of windows 10 key which is purchased through microsoft store. But i have windows 7 retails product key which was purchased locally.

  Thursday, November 26, 2020 10:06 AM
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  If you are sure it's not an OEM  key, then simply retrieve your current product key with for example the freeware I mentioned above, then enter it on the new laptop, if you encounter issues you can always contact the Microsoft activation support:
  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers

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  Thursday, November 26, 2020 10:10 AM