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

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.

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50lid
Junior Member

03-13-2016, 02:47 AM

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?

50lid

03-13-2016, 02:47 AM #1

Tricksta123
Member

174

03-14-2016, 03:15 PM

No extra charges apply.

Tricksta123

03-14-2016, 03:15 PM #2

No extra charges apply.

Wendysboy
Member

03-30-2016, 08:38 AM

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

Wendysboy

03-30-2016, 08:38 AM #3

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

Xipphos
Junior Member

04-01-2016, 01:56 AM

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

Xipphos

04-01-2016, 01:56 AM #4

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

Yesyesag_Plays
Member

132

04-01-2016, 07:58 AM

It requires a key to be valid.

Yesyesag_Plays

04-01-2016, 07:58 AM #5

It requires a key to be valid.

SayNoToNWO
Posting Freak

879

04-01-2016, 12:53 PM

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

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.

ReDeR_Games
Member

194

04-09-2016, 05:17 PM

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

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.

Unmigrate
Senior Member

644

04-12-2016, 04:02 PM

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.

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.

F01lEo
Member

105

04-15-2016, 05:47 AM

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

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.

Punctuate
Member

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.

Punctuate

04-15-2016, 01:31 PM #10

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