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Need help with Windows 10 upgrades? Ask about the process and common issues!

Need help with Windows 10 upgrades? Ask about the process and common issues!

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MeGustaElSexo
Member
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06-26-2016, 10:50 PM
#1
Hey there! Upgrading your system sounds like a great plan. Regarding Windows 10 activation, since you already have a Windows 8 key and used the free upgrade, linking your license to your account should still apply even after the upgrade. As for starting up, once everything is connected and installed, it should launch without issues unless there are specific setup steps required. You might want to check the BIOS/UEFI settings or the system requirements for Windows 10. If you're unsure, formatting the hard drive and reinstalling from a USB could be a safe backup option. Let me know if you need more details!
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MeGustaElSexo
06-26-2016, 10:50 PM #1

Hey there! Upgrading your system sounds like a great plan. Regarding Windows 10 activation, since you already have a Windows 8 key and used the free upgrade, linking your license to your account should still apply even after the upgrade. As for starting up, once everything is connected and installed, it should launch without issues unless there are specific setup steps required. You might want to check the BIOS/UEFI settings or the system requirements for Windows 10. If you're unsure, formatting the hard drive and reinstalling from a USB could be a safe backup option. Let me know if you need more details!

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Tyazoyd
Member
71
06-26-2016, 11:25 PM
#2
The free upgrade wasn't available until just a few months ago, around June. It seems it's no longer active.
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Tyazoyd
06-26-2016, 11:25 PM #2

The free upgrade wasn't available until just a few months ago, around June. It seems it's no longer active.

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mistercraft77
Posting Freak
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06-26-2016, 11:45 PM
#3
In my setup from last year I received the free Windows upgrade, so I’m curious—when I connect it to my account and turn it on on a different machine, will it run Windows 8 or 10?
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mistercraft77
06-26-2016, 11:45 PM #3

In my setup from last year I received the free Windows upgrade, so I’m curious—when I connect it to my account and turn it on on a different machine, will it run Windows 8 or 10?

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TOMTOMTDM
Junior Member
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06-27-2016, 03:25 PM
#4
I don’t understand the process, but I purchased Windows 8.1 because Windows 10 was a free upgrade and then switched to Windows 10. Recently, I upgraded my computer and simply used the Windows 10 ISO with the 8.1 key, and everything functioned perfectly.
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TOMTOMTDM
06-27-2016, 03:25 PM #4

I don’t understand the process, but I purchased Windows 8.1 because Windows 10 was a free upgrade and then switched to Windows 10. Recently, I upgraded my computer and simply used the Windows 10 ISO with the 8.1 key, and everything functioned perfectly.

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One_L_Wil
Member
175
06-27-2016, 05:55 PM
#5
Sure, give it a shot!
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One_L_Wil
06-27-2016, 05:55 PM #5

Sure, give it a shot!

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captainjoe456
Member
59
06-27-2016, 06:28 PM
#6
It seems the process could involve either the link account method or entering a license key.
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captainjoe456
06-27-2016, 06:28 PM #6

It seems the process could involve either the link account method or entering a license key.

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Zamorak_boys
Junior Member
43
07-06-2016, 01:01 PM
#7
The issue is that I don’t want my Kaby Lake setup working with Windows 8, because Microsoft won’t back that combination. That means I’ll need to upgrade to Windows 10, which will increase my expenses.
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Zamorak_boys
07-06-2016, 01:01 PM #7

The issue is that I don’t want my Kaby Lake setup working with Windows 8, because Microsoft won’t back that combination. That means I’ll need to upgrade to Windows 10, which will increase my expenses.

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craftingwarior
Junior Member
44
07-14-2016, 12:58 AM
#8
Purchase a solution online for $30, it’s the most effective option.
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craftingwarior
07-14-2016, 12:58 AM #8

Purchase a solution online for $30, it’s the most effective option.

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Tojamz
Member
213
07-20-2016, 02:32 AM
#9
Contact the official Microsoft support team via their website. If no relevant thread exists, submit a ticket for assistance.
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Tojamz
07-20-2016, 02:32 AM #9

Contact the official Microsoft support team via their website. If no relevant thread exists, submit a ticket for assistance.

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_ErikThePanda_
Posting Freak
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07-20-2016, 03:49 AM
#10
It seems you might have missed a link. Let me know if you need help with anything else!
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_ErikThePanda_
07-20-2016, 03:49 AM #10

It seems you might have missed a link. Let me know if you need help with anything else!