AI overview - how to migrate visual studio 2022 product key from one computer to another computer

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To migrate your Visual Studio 2022 product key, if you have a retail license, you can deactivate it on the old computer and activate it on the new one. If you have a volume license, your organization's administrator can reassign it. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Check Your License Type:

• Retail License:

  If you purchased the license directly from Microsoft, it's a retail license.
• Volume License:

  If your organization purchased the license through Microsoft Volume Licensing, it's a volume license. 

2. Actions Based on License Type:

• Retail License:

  • Deactivate on Old Computer:
    • Open Visual Studio on the old computer. 
    • Go to "Help" > "About Microsoft Visual Studio". 
    • Click "Change Product Key". 
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to deactivate the license. 
  • Activate on New Computer:
    • Install Visual Studio on the new computer. 
    • Open Visual Studio. 
    • Go to "Help" > "About Microsoft Visual Studio". 
    • Click "Change Product Key". 
    • Enter your product key and follow the on-screen instructions to activate it. 
• Volume License:

  • Contact Your Organization's Administrator: They can reassign the license to you on the new computer. 

3. Important Notes:

• OEM Licenses:

  If your computer came pre-installed with Visual Studio, the license is tied to that specific computer and is not transferable. 
• Complimentary or "Not For Resale" Subscriptions:

  These subscriptions are not transferable. 
• Microsoft Account:

  If your license is linked to your Microsoft account, you may be able to activate it on the new computer by signing in with that account. 
• Troubleshooting:

  If you encounter issues during the activation process, try running the activation troubleshooter.