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Decide whether to install Windows 10 from scratch or upgrade your current version.

Decide whether to install Windows 10 from scratch or upgrade your current version.

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Shoarmaaaaa
Junior Member
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01-02-2016, 08:48 AM
#1
Check if upgrading is safe for your current version. If you're on Windows 8.1, consider whether a fresh install might be better unless you need specific updates.
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Shoarmaaaaa
01-02-2016, 08:48 AM #1

Check if upgrading is safe for your current version. If you're on Windows 8.1, consider whether a fresh install might be better unless you need specific updates.

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zmanrules987
Member
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01-02-2016, 08:57 AM
#2
It’s best to start with a clean setup. I haven’t upgraded yet, but I’ve heard upgrading from an older Windows version can cause issues.
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zmanrules987
01-02-2016, 08:57 AM #2

It’s best to start with a clean setup. I haven’t upgraded yet, but I’ve heard upgrading from an older Windows version can cause issues.

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BobFortier
Member
182
01-02-2016, 03:26 PM
#3
Upgrade.
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BobFortier
01-02-2016, 03:26 PM #3

Upgrade.

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CRK_NL
Junior Member
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01-02-2016, 04:43 PM
#4
On Windows 7 you need to upgrade first, then perform a clean installation. This changes your license key from Win 7 to Win 10, allowing you to start fresh.
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CRK_NL
01-02-2016, 04:43 PM #4

On Windows 7 you need to upgrade first, then perform a clean installation. This changes your license key from Win 7 to Win 10, allowing you to start fresh.

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jackhammer212
Member
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01-02-2016, 07:31 PM
#5
1- Improve version. 1.1- Skip upgrade – no free license or activation
2- Once upgraded and activated – perform immediate clean install...
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jackhammer212
01-02-2016, 07:31 PM #5

1- Improve version. 1.1- Skip upgrade – no free license or activation
2- Once upgraded and activated – perform immediate clean install...

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matand_317
Member
168
01-04-2016, 12:49 AM
#6
Take advantage of the free upgrade program for a clean installation.
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matand_317
01-04-2016, 12:49 AM #6

Take advantage of the free upgrade program for a clean installation.

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boyceterous
Junior Member
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01-07-2016, 09:52 AM
#7
Microsoft says you can get Windows 10 for free by upgrading first, then performing a clean installation.
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boyceterous
01-07-2016, 09:52 AM #7

Microsoft says you can get Windows 10 for free by upgrading first, then performing a clean installation.

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axeljovan
Junior Member
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01-07-2016, 12:41 PM
#8
I moved from version 7 to a clean Windows 10 setup, then faced issues with my 7-keyboard. I had to reinstall 7, upgrade to 10, and finally do another clean install. It was an interesting process. Now just upgrade to Windows 10, use a tool to retrieve the product key, then perform a clean install with that key.
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axeljovan
01-07-2016, 12:41 PM #8

I moved from version 7 to a clean Windows 10 setup, then faced issues with my 7-keyboard. I had to reinstall 7, upgrade to 10, and finally do another clean install. It was an interesting process. Now just upgrade to Windows 10, use a tool to retrieve the product key, then perform a clean install with that key.

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FloraColossus
Junior Member
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01-08-2016, 12:59 AM
#9
Prepare a note on this topic. You’ll need to address the question promptly. Make sure your keyboard has a dedicated button for quick pasting links—hopefully you’ll rely on it three times daily.
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FloraColossus
01-08-2016, 12:59 AM #9

Prepare a note on this topic. You’ll need to address the question promptly. Make sure your keyboard has a dedicated button for quick pasting links—hopefully you’ll rely on it three times daily.