Windows 10 keys?

Flack
Junior Member

06-03-2016, 11:45 AM

Microsoft has continued sharing updates regarding Windows 7 and 8 users transitioning to Windows 10. The process involves obtaining a new key or using the existing one, depending on your setup. Many are considering upgrading to SSDs and planning to keep Windows 8.1 on the main drive while adopting Windows 10 on newer hardware.

Flack

06-03-2016, 11:45 AM #1

benguy910
Member

108

06-03-2016, 04:36 PM

We lack information.

benguy910

06-03-2016, 04:36 PM #2

We lack information.

EuropeanUnion
Senior Member

700

06-25-2016, 02:06 AM

I expect we’ll receive a complimentary upgrade key similar to what’s offered for Windows 7 to Windows 8.1. It’s likely a Microsoft email containing the download link and the key. I’m not sure how they decide who qualifies to get it, but I think they’ll inform us before officially launching the new operating system.

EuropeanUnion

06-25-2016, 02:06 AM #3

Diego097
Member

101

07-01-2016, 07:12 AM

They believe the existing key will simply carry over. This occurred with Windows 8.1 users who upgraded from 8 for free.

Diego097

07-01-2016, 07:12 AM #4

They believe the existing key will simply carry over. This occurred with Windows 8.1 users who upgraded from 8 for free.

_xX_PONZU_Xx_
Junior Member

07-01-2016, 08:36 AM

Essentially, your Windows OS key will transform into a Windows 10 key unless you're using Enterprise.

_xX_PONZU_Xx_

07-01-2016, 08:36 AM #5

Essentially, your Windows OS key will transform into a Windows 10 key unless you're using Enterprise.

charlie945
Junior Member

07-01-2016, 05:31 PM

Directly to the point. I understood they wouldn't share much until the launch. That makes sense; maybe we just need to watch. Would an optional update be delivered straight to your PC, similar to what happened with Windows 8 to 8.1?

charlie945

07-01-2016, 05:31 PM #6

Siinfull
Junior Member

07-02-2016, 01:02 AM

They understand why Enterprise keys aren't being upgraded. If Microsoft were serious about the company, they wouldn't be taking such profits.

Siinfull

07-02-2016, 01:02 AM #7

They understand why Enterprise keys aren't being upgraded. If Microsoft were serious about the company, they wouldn't be taking such profits.

MATTIA269
Junior Member

07-02-2016, 08:30 AM

Hello, this would be a complimentary upgrade to Windows 10 for one year, after which it will become a paid service. Current pricing information is still pending.

MATTIA269

07-02-2016, 08:30 AM #8

Hello, this would be a complimentary upgrade to Windows 10 for one year, after which it will become a paid service. Current pricing information is still pending.