No, an OEM key for Windows 8 Pro cannot activate Windows 7 Ultimate.

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05-04-2016, 04:27 AM

Has anyone experience with this? I'm trying to activate a (already installed) copy of Win7 in order to upgrade to Windows 10. Depending on what works I'll buy a 8 or 10 key. I'm pretty sure that a 10 Key won't work to activate 7 Or is there another way to Upgrade to Win10 without having to reinstall Windows?

flowerlover326

05-04-2016, 04:27 AM #1

MisterN3A3TKG
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05-10-2016, 10:00 AM

Only a Windows 7 activation code can start Windows 7, but it will also work for Windows 10.

MisterN3A3TKG

05-10-2016, 10:00 AM #2

Only a Windows 7 activation code can start Windows 7, but it will also work for Windows 10.

Hunan_Chicken
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06-01-2016, 07:05 AM

Based on what I understand, setting up Windows 10 from scratch offers a smoother process compared to upgrading, particularly when using an SSD.

Hunan_Chicken

06-01-2016, 07:05 AM #3

Based on what I understand, setting up Windows 10 from scratch offers a smoother process compared to upgrading, particularly when using an SSD.

xRedxNightx
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06-01-2016, 08:45 AM

There’s no need to just reinstall. Using the original activation keys won’t work for Windows 7. A fresh installation is the best option.

xRedxNightx

06-01-2016, 08:45 AM #4

There’s no need to just reinstall. Using the original activation keys won’t work for Windows 7. A fresh installation is the best option.

NinoFY
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06-06-2016, 12:21 PM

Yeah, that's what I feared. I won't get a Ultimate Key for cheap, barely found a Home Premium Key. True, but that means more work for tech support (me). Relatives that can barely use computers are the best Thanks guys

NinoFY

06-06-2016, 12:21 PM #5

0_x
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06-11-2016, 10:02 PM

Just a note, you don't have to turn on Windows 7 to move up to version 10 in advance.

0_x

06-11-2016, 10:02 PM #6

Just a note, you don't have to turn on Windows 7 to move up to version 10 in advance.

Lubmo
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06-12-2016, 06:19 AM

I understand the frustration, many family members contact me even for basic updates.

Lubmo

06-12-2016, 06:19 AM #7

I understand the frustration, many family members contact me even for basic updates.

Pollerino
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06-17-2016, 02:54 AM

I attempted it yesterday. The Update Assistant needs a valid Windows 7 license to proceed. It seems that was the situation during the official Windows 7 to 10 update phase.

Pollerino

06-17-2016, 02:54 AM #8

I attempted it yesterday. The Update Assistant needs a valid Windows 7 license to proceed. It seems that was the situation during the official Windows 7 to 10 update phase.