F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems No, you don't necessarily require a Windows 10 product key. Many users can install and use the software without one.

No, you don't necessarily require a Windows 10 product key. Many users can install and use the software without one.

No, you don't necessarily require a Windows 10 product key. Many users can install and use the software without one.

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50lid
Junior Member
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03-13-2016, 02:47 AM
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I previously used Windows 8.1, received a suggestion to upgrade to Windows 10, and it functioned well. Now I need to revert to Windows 8.1 for some reasons and am considering installing Windows 10 again. Will Windows recognize my hardware automatically or do I need a product key?
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50lid
03-13-2016, 02:47 AM #1

I previously used Windows 8.1, received a suggestion to upgrade to Windows 10, and it functioned well. Now I need to revert to Windows 8.1 for some reasons and am considering installing Windows 10 again. Will Windows recognize my hardware automatically or do I need a product key?

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Tricksta123
Member
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03-14-2016, 03:15 PM
#2
No extra charges apply.
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Tricksta123
03-14-2016, 03:15 PM #2

No extra charges apply.

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Wendysboy
Member
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03-30-2016, 08:38 AM
#3
I already had the Windows 10 legal edition, but I don't have the key.
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Wendysboy
03-30-2016, 08:38 AM #3

I already had the Windows 10 legal edition, but I don't have the key.

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Xipphos
Junior Member
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04-01-2016, 01:56 AM
#4
Using a Windows 7, 8 or 10 key will still enable Windows 10.
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Xipphos
04-01-2016, 01:56 AM #4

Using a Windows 7, 8 or 10 key will still enable Windows 10.

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Yesyesag_Plays
Member
132
04-01-2016, 07:58 AM
#5
It requires a key to be valid.
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Yesyesag_Plays
04-01-2016, 07:58 AM #5

It requires a key to be valid.

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SayNoToNWO
Posting Freak
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04-01-2016, 12:53 PM
#6
Comic is correct, you should be in good shape and Windows 10 should automatically recognize your key.
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SayNoToNWO
04-01-2016, 12:53 PM #6

Comic is correct, you should be in good shape and Windows 10 should automatically recognize your key.

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ReDeR_Games
Member
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04-09-2016, 05:17 PM
#7
This means you won't need to buy a new Windows since you already have one. It seems your budget has grown.
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ReDeR_Games
04-09-2016, 05:17 PM #7

This means you won't need to buy a new Windows since you already have one. It seems your budget has grown.

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Unmigrate
Senior Member
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04-12-2016, 04:02 PM
#8
You might attempt to set up Windows 10, but if the required key is already present on the motherboard, you won’t need a replacement. I’m fairly confident you won’t have to purchase another key.
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Unmigrate
04-12-2016, 04:02 PM #8

You might attempt to set up Windows 10, but if the required key is already present on the motherboard, you won’t need a replacement. I’m fairly confident you won’t have to purchase another key.

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F01lEo
Member
105
04-15-2016, 05:47 AM
#9
It seems you're confused about the process. You don't need a different key to reinstall the operating system on the same device.
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F01lEo
04-15-2016, 05:47 AM #9

It seems you're confused about the process. You don't need a different key to reinstall the operating system on the same device.

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Punctuate
Member
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04-15-2016, 01:31 PM
#10
You're not very familiar with Windows 10, aren't you? You might even try using a pirated copy of Windows 7 and upgrade to get a completely free version. I obtained the activation key from an old computer and applied it to my new installation of Windows 10.
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Punctuate
04-15-2016, 01:31 PM #10

You're not very familiar with Windows 10, aren't you? You might even try using a pirated copy of Windows 7 and upgrade to get a completely free version. I obtained the activation key from an old computer and applied it to my new installation of Windows 10.

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