[Solved] 8 to 10 Inplace MAK upgrade?

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  1. taylorlawson

    taylorlawson MDL Junior Member

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    #1 taylorlawson, Nov 1, 2017
    Can a Windows 8 MAK machine be updated to Windows 10?

    If so will it use the original MAK key or will i be issued a different one?

    Thanks
     
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    #2 d5aqoëp, Nov 1, 2017
    1. Yes

    2. It will be HW activated permanently with digital license and use the generic key
     
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    #3 pisthai, Nov 1, 2017
    Even if Hardware is changed, it would be still possible to activate again, just need to mention Hardware changes was done!
     
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    #4 taylorlawson, Nov 2, 2017 (OP)
    Thanks , i'll give it a go later.

    The original MAK key was activated via Skype so i don't know if i'll have to do it again , shame i can't do a complete fresh install instead of an upgrade.

    I've had CCleaner on the machine so there's that dirty feeling even though i've run a Virus scanner. :)
     
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    #5 cengizhan, Nov 2, 2017
    first upgrade and active.then you can do a fresh install. it will be activated without needing any product key.
     
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    #6 taylorlawson, Nov 2, 2017 (OP)
    Sounds easier than i thought. :)

    Thanks
     
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    #7 WindowsGeek, Nov 2, 2017

    Well if is win 8 I believe u need to upgrade to 8.1 I'm not 100% sure if a win 8 key works for the free upgrade.
     
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    #8 taylorlawson, Nov 2, 2017 (OP)
    Not sure why this has been flagged as [Solved] as i've not even tried it yet. :)
     
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    #9 endbase, Nov 2, 2017
    Proberly because many people been there before ;)
     
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    #10 taylorlawson, Nov 3, 2017 (OP)
    The upgrade went ok though i'm unsure how i feel about Windows 10.

    Some parts are really nice but other parts just bring me out in Visual Dyslexia.