[Not working anymore] How to upgrade from W7/8.1 without going through the complete upgrade process

Hi, I've been busy getting up to speed with so much info here. End result, I want permanent HWID Windows 10 Pro [UEFI mode (currently in Legacy mode)]. What are the various methods to get to the end result. Which of them would be the best/fastest??? I hope I can finish in time!

Below is the scenario:

+We bought 2 same model "refurbished" laptops from ebay. The installed OS is Windows 8.1 Core which 1 of 2 laptops has not yet been activated.

+sticker on bottom of laptop indicates "Windows 8.1 for refurb PCs" with product key. Another sticker displays "Pro Windows", not specifically "windows 8 Pro". Is this laptop supposed to be Windows 8.1 Pro?

+Oem Query Tool does indicate:
- OS Version: 6.3.9600.17415 [core/home?], slic 2.1, oemm, legacy bios mode, [generic key?] D3VPT

+slmgr /dlv : indicates key = 8HVX7, core retail


Would this method be good? Or Better steps/methods?

-method 1: Windows 7

Dual install/boot Windows 7 pro/ultimate + DAZ Loader
Confirm online via IE for Genuine
gatherosstate from build 10586 iso [rather than 10240]
Install using 10586 iso

-method 2: Windows 8 +MTK [how?]

Thank you.

 

? Where are we getting the 'untouched' iso s ?

 

Official MSFT source? Techbench, MCT/Upgrade site.

 

Non of the windows editions will be offered for free when the free upgrade offer ends.

Those who have linked the previously established HWID to their MSA can use the MSA to repair (or maybe transfer) the (HWID) activation when needed. For Home and Pro.

 

I am not a Microsoft Certified Trainer , nor do I have a Techbench subscript .
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Is P.D. 's X files torrents still good ;
or
heidoc DOT net 's Download script ?
{I miss the good old days of my digital life}

 

Techbench is publicly accessable Just as the MediaCreationTool/Upgrade page is.

PD is MIA

 

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Thanks
do you have a link to the freely accessable iso s ?
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(I will be AwayFromKeyboard for a bit)

 

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@Enthousiast or others, hoping to get feedback of post #555. End time is getting close

 

What are those going for? Are they tied to HW or do you get to take it with you as you move ?

 

Yen? I somewhere read it even has to be 8.1 Update1, i didn't take the risk at my wife's 8.1 laptablet hybride and installed the updates before upgrading

 

Thanks for reply Yen.

-As I am writing now, I am going through the Win7 ultimate dual boot with my existing win8.1 core. Dual boot just in case something goes wrong during the process and I can get back to my win8.

-I used an AIO win7 installer [most likely multibrands oem slp integrated] which I made via MDL instructions a long time ago. So, I don't remember details. Upon first boot, I get the following via slmgr without explicitly using Daz.
+OEM_SLP channel
+rearm count: 3
+partial Product Key: TMPWP
+permanently activated

-Is the rearm count a concern? Do I need to use Daz before proceeding to next step with gatherosstate method from build 10586 iso [rather than 10240] and clean install using 10586 iso?

-I am trying to determine if this win7 install is a volume license one?

 

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