[FAQ] Win 10, Installs and Upgrading.

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by mtrai, Jul 22, 2015.

  1. Gondar

    Gondar MDL Novice

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    I installed windows 7 in legacy bios mode and if i upgrade to win 10, reformat and clean install in UEFI mode will it still be activated despite the fact that i changed bios mode?
     
  2. s1ave77

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    Doesn't matter :good3:.
     
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  3. Lord Schuldiner

    Lord Schuldiner MDL Novice

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    Hi all, sorry for this silly question, but I have Win 8.1 Pro with WMC activated, i want update to Win 10 to get a activation and then do a clean install of Win 10. What is the better way to update? Some suggestion?
     
  4. Obelix

    Obelix MDL Junior Member

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    I have read, that the the update activation is stored at Microsoft servers. Is that right? When i do a clean reinstall on the same hardware, will it activate automatically?
     
  5. coleoptere2007

    coleoptere2007 MDL Guru

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    yes that's why m$ servers collect your data :cool:
     
  6. Dominici

    Dominici MDL Novice

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    Hi guys. I have official windows 8.1 can i have clean install somhow? i can upgrade but it's just interesting if it can be done or how?
     
  7. nyhmbo

    nyhmbo MDL Novice

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    you can, after upgrading sucessfully to windows 10
     
  8. Dominici

    Dominici MDL Novice

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    Thank you for reply
    So if i will upgrade windows,then i will format my partition where windows is installed,will i be able to use 8.1 license key for windows 10?
     
  9. nyhmbo

    nyhmbo MDL Novice

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    once you upgraded you don't need to enter a license key, MS stores your activiation based on your hardware.
     
  10. Dominici

    Dominici MDL Novice

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    Thank you once again.
    I will upgrade an then will install clean version.
     
  11. aquarius84

    aquarius84 MDL Member

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    Reinstalled a clean Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit on my Samsung notebook with his Regular License.
    Activated Windows 7.
    Inserted usb pen drive with Windows 10 10240 x64 iso inside.
    Launched Setup.exe
    It ask me for a Product Key.


    Why???
     
  12. Taliseian

    Taliseian MDL Junior Member

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    It will always ask for a key - the install ISO doesn't know your doing an upgrade.

    Just skip all key entries.


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  13. Fr3aKk

    Fr3aKk MDL Novice

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    Guys if I have Windows 7 ultimate activated with the loader then I should get the Win 10 Pro version right?
     
  14. drnoellyg

    drnoellyg MDL Member

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    Yes. Remember to do an upgrade first, and afterwards if you wish a clean install.
     
  15. tarihci

    tarihci MDL Novice

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    I am an MDL rookie and I benefited greatly from this summary. Thank you.
     
  16. Rite

    Rite MDL Member

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    Thought: After doing a fresh BACKUP TO an already activated Windows 7, will THAT old license be banned? :g:

    This is IF the Windows 10 FALLBACK to Windows 7 is NOT used.

     
  17. beamslider

    beamslider MDL Senior Member

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    They give you 30 days to change your mind and go back....Maybe it will be consumed after 30 days
     
  18. SCBrigth

    SCBrigth MDL Senior Member

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    Excellent discussion!

    Seeing this thread reminds me of when I joined MDL at the time of W7 launch. Things were pretty crazy! :druff:

    Great job guys! You are to be congratulated.:clap::applause::wavetowel2:
     
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  19. Rite

    Rite MDL Member

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  20. raisers

    raisers MDL Novice

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