Basic question about Windows. Need help with setup, features, or troubleshooting?

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Basic question about Windows. Need help with setup, features, or troubleshooting?

Basic question about Windows. Need help with setup, features, or troubleshooting?

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deag190
Junior Member

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08-11-2016, 11:12 PM

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It's a good question. Taking Windows 7 from someone and installing it on your PC might work, but it could affect performance or compatibility. Upgrading to Windows 10 directly is usually better for stability and features. Once you have Windows 10, sharing it with others is possible if they have the same version. Just make sure both systems are updated regularly.

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deag190

08-11-2016, 11:12 PM #1

It's a good question. Taking Windows 7 from someone and installing it on your PC might work, but it could affect performance or compatibility. Upgrading to Windows 10 directly is usually better for stability and features. Once you have Windows 10, sharing it with others is possible if they have the same version. Just make sure both systems are updated regularly.

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Kayania
Junior Member

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08-12-2016, 01:06 AM

#2

1.) Just when they’re no longer under the agreement.
2.) No.

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Kayania

08-12-2016, 01:06 AM #2

1.) Just when they’re no longer under the agreement.
2.) No.

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Valtorm
Member

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08-12-2016, 01:16 PM

#3

If they possess an additional Windows 7 installation and aren’t currently paying for the license, you can definitely use it and apply the free upgrade. There’s no performance impact by doing this. However, you shouldn’t simply acquire their copy without permission. It’s only a free upgrade available on a per-license basis.

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Valtorm

08-12-2016, 01:16 PM #3

If they possess an additional Windows 7 installation and aren’t currently paying for the license, you can definitely use it and apply the free upgrade. There’s no performance impact by doing this. However, you shouldn’t simply acquire their copy without permission. It’s only a free upgrade available on a per-license basis.

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speedyr0b
Junior Member

42

08-12-2016, 03:15 PM

#4

It seems like you're trying to convey that you don't want to take anything, but he's offering it freely.

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speedyr0b

08-12-2016, 03:15 PM #4

It seems like you're trying to convey that you don't want to take anything, but he's offering it freely.

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AxeSlayerRaids
Junior Member

35

08-31-2016, 04:48 AM

#5

Then yes, take it and upgrade away!

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AxeSlayerRaids

08-31-2016, 04:48 AM #5

Then yes, take it and upgrade away!

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piginmud
Junior Member

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09-03-2016, 06:23 PM

#6

Some tools can identify the Windows key. Activate it once more, then use the Widow Media Creation Tool on a USB drive to set up Windows 10.

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piginmud

09-03-2016, 06:23 PM #6

Some tools can identify the Windows key. Activate it once more, then use the Widow Media Creation Tool on a USB drive to set up Windows 10.

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FoxMangle_612
Member

86

09-04-2016, 11:03 AM

#7

Make sure you have the ability to turn it back on again. The license could be restricted to a single motherboard only.

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FoxMangle_612

09-04-2016, 11:03 AM #7

Make sure you have the ability to turn it back on again. The license could be restricted to a single motherboard only.