Upgrade the W10 using the version from the W8 model

vladutzeo
Junior Member

07-01-2016, 05:19 AM

You can reinstall Windows 10 using your Windows 8 key, but only if the free upgrade offer was still available. The promotion might have ended, so check your device details to confirm eligibility.

vladutzeo

07-01-2016, 05:19 AM #1

You can reinstall Windows 10 using your Windows 8 key, but only if the free upgrade offer was still available. The promotion might have ended, so check your device details to confirm eligibility.

Taddeljoy
Member

149

07-17-2016, 12:15 PM

Upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 10 via the Windows Upgrade would have updated your product key to one compatible with Windows 10.

Taddeljoy

07-17-2016, 12:15 PM #2

Upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 10 via the Windows Upgrade would have updated your product key to one compatible with Windows 10.

_Geqr_
Senior Member

554

07-18-2016, 03:10 PM

No, it isn't the same number. To find the difference, subtract the smaller value from the larger one.

_Geqr_

07-18-2016, 03:10 PM #3

No, it isn't the same number. To find the difference, subtract the smaller value from the larger one.

Aruan_Vargas
Member

233

07-18-2016, 05:47 PM

The same product key will be used. If you don’t have it, install an app named 'Magic Jelly Bean' which will reveal your Windows activation key.

Aruan_Vargas

07-18-2016, 05:47 PM #4

The same product key will be used. If you don’t have it, install an app named 'Magic Jelly Bean' which will reveal your Windows activation key.

WildCandy
Senior Member

675

07-22-2016, 03:32 PM

Reinstalling on the identical motherboard eliminates the requirement for the key, and it will turn on automatically when connected to the internet.

WildCandy

07-22-2016, 03:32 PM #5

Reinstalling on the identical motherboard eliminates the requirement for the key, and it will turn on automatically when connected to the internet.

SrPotato_
Junior Member

07-22-2016, 11:27 PM

Your Windows 10 setup should be linked to your Microsoft account. You probably won’t need a physical key.

SrPotato_

07-22-2016, 11:27 PM #6

Your Windows 10 setup should be linked to your Microsoft account. You probably won’t need a physical key.

Andk_
Junior Member

07-22-2016, 11:41 PM

The key is set up for both versions. Just install 10 and turn it on if needed.

Andk_

07-22-2016, 11:41 PM #7

The key is set up for both versions. Just install 10 and turn it on if needed.