Windows 10! There are so many sticky threads, I am confused

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by tomay3000, Apr 4, 2020.

  1. tomay3000

    tomay3000 MDL Member

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    Hello,

    I was a Windows 7 user for a long time, and I still am, and I understand the different Windows 7 editions and activations.
    But coming here to download the latest windows 10 equivalent to Windows 7 Ultimate, I found myself very confused about the number of the sticky threads and the diversity.

    Could anyone recommend a thread link explaining the differences about all Windows 10 editions and their activations, and where to download.

    TIA.
     
  2. WindowsGeek

    WindowsGeek MDL Expert

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    What version of windows 7 are u running? and does your machine have COA sticker?
     
  3. MS_User

    MS_User MDL Guru

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    get the 18363.753 u can use your win7 license to activate if u have one.
     
  4. tomay3000

    tomay3000 MDL Member

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    I am Mostly using Windows 7 Pro and Ultimate.
    But, No, I don't want to upgrade. I want to fresh install it.

    I want an latest MSDN ISO images with MD5 or SHA1 or SHA2 hashes from torrent or direct download link.

    TIA.
     
  5. MS_User

    MS_User MDL Guru

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    u going to download the Pro version...do u have COA sticker in your machines if yes during a clean install u will get the window asking if u have a product key enter it and your good to go.
     
  6. tomay3000

    tomay3000 MDL Member

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    I have just seen that, and it seems really promising. I just found out about two more editions that are new to me (Windows 10 Enterprise for Virtual Desktops, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise).

    Thank you.
     
  7. tomay3000

    tomay3000 MDL Member

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    Yes I do have one sticker about Windows 7 Pro x64 under my workstation laptop.
    But what about VMWare Workstation? Are there any KMS like activations?

    TIA.
     
  8. bfoos

    bfoos MDL Guide Dog

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    #10 bfoos, Apr 5, 2020
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    You don't want Enterprise for Virtual Desktops, trust me. And Enterprise IoT is exactly the same as Enterprise, save for different licensing terms. Just go to UUPdump and generate an ISO, or visit the first page of the sticky thread for the latest release for MSVC ISO links and install either Education or Enterprise and be done with it. Activation can be accomplished either via COA or MSDM BIOS for Home or Pro SKU's and KMS_VL_ALL or various HWID implementations other SKU's.