Question about Windows 7 -Win 8 upgrade and then 8.1

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by bobekk, Oct 21, 2013.

  1. bobekk

    bobekk MDL Novice

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    Hello

    I have my notebook that came with windows 7 home premium preinstalled (got key on the back etc) can i buy upgrade to windows 8 and move that windows to my PC ? and then upgrade to 8.1 ?

    If it is possible can someone point me to right tutorial ?
     
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    c3po MDL Junior Member

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    Yes it's possible. No tutorial however...
     
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    bobekk MDL Novice

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    so its possible to install windows 7 on my pc and use my notebook oem key to activate it ?
     
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    coleoptere2007 MDL Guru

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    OEM key can not be use on a PC without bios slic 2.1
     
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    for seven , look for DAZ loader, you cant miss it. It will provide and do all to activate 7 in the cleanest way .:bye1:

     
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    bobekk MDL Novice

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    but i need to buy win8 upgrade, shouldnt that win7 key be genuine in order to do it ?