Windows 8.1 Volume license and FPP

Hi Team,
A couple of questions:
Question 1. If you buy a WinPro 8.1 SNGL OLP NL Legalization GetGenuine (Microsoft part number: FQC-08147); can you transfer the license from one PC to another if the current PC where the license is installed crashes and becomes unusable?
Question 2. If you install WinPro 8.1 SNGL OLP NL Legalization GetGenuine (Microsoft part number: FQC-08147) and somehow the PC crashes; would you be able to re-install the same license on the same PC after the PC is repaired and restored?

Hi Mukesh Beri ,
As far as I am concerned ,one license is used for one machine .
Considering this is a volume license issue ,it is recommended to contact our volume license support directly. We will get more detailed information there.
Microsoft Volume License service Center
https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter/Help/Contact.aspx
Best regards
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