Windows 8.1 - Installing on Second PC

Can I "transfer" the licence from one machine to another ? 
In case, something bad happens to my desktop and I buy a new one then - Can I activate the same product key on the new one ? I don't mind to call Microsoft and tell them to discontinue the old machine. Is this a valid option ?
Cheers.

Hi,
The answer is yes, for retailed key, we can use it to activate the same system on another computer.
If the online activation failed, you can call activation center:
How to activate a Microsoft product by using Microsoft Product Activation Center
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929
Kate Li
TechNet Community Support

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