Upgrade Windows 10 using the provided license key.

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12-15-2016, 01:13 AM

Hey there! I understand your concern about upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. Since you're unsure how to reinstall after a year, here are some options: You can perform a clean install, which will erase everything on your hard drive. To get the license key, you can download an ISO file and burn it to a USB stick, or use a recovery media. Let me know if you need more details! Best of luck with the upgrade, Vashan.

OMGitzbrent

12-15-2016, 01:13 AM #1

Vetadox645
Junior Member

12-15-2016, 02:12 AM

You need to obtain a license key.

Vetadox645

12-15-2016, 02:12 AM #2

You need to obtain a license key.

dcanuso
Member

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12-16-2016, 06:38 AM

The license should be linked to your MS account.

dcanuso

12-16-2016, 06:38 AM #3

The license should be linked to your MS account.

starz124
Junior Member

12-16-2016, 09:06 PM

Sure thing. I’m ready to explore this. You have four Windows 8.1 license keys across various PCs. Do you think there’s a chance to upgrade these keys later, allowing you to reinstall Windows 10? Or would you need to keep using 8.1 and upgrade separately?

starz124

12-16-2016, 09:06 PM #4

liseypop
Member

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12-23-2016, 03:34 PM

Microsoft says you can perform a fresh installation after upgrading. This usually involves receiving a product key. They need it because Windows requires a valid key to function, and they can't use the same key for all versions.

liseypop

12-23-2016, 03:34 PM #5

Christina3656
Member

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01-01-2017, 03:01 PM

Thank you for your feedback. I prefer using my local account and maintaining separate logins for all Microsoft apps.

Christina3656

01-01-2017, 03:01 PM #6

Thank you for your feedback. I prefer using my local account and maintaining separate logins for all Microsoft apps.