Windows 8 license remains valid and continues to provide access to Windows 10.

Goku_Jerome
Senior Member

428

04-24-2016, 05:15 PM

Hey everyone! I'm assembling my PC and considering getting a genuine Windows copy. I'm wondering if purchasing a Windows 8.1 Pro (regular or OEM) will still grant me the free upgrade to Windows 10. I'm not planning on using Windows 10 just yet because some features don't work well, and it seems like DX12 isn't really useful until new games come out. My goal is for people who have already done this rather than just guessing. Thanks in advance!

Goku_Jerome

04-24-2016, 05:15 PM #1

LoL_e_melhor
Member

04-25-2016, 05:26 PM

You have until mid-2016 to upgrade from version 8.1 to 10. That should work.

LoL_e_melhor

04-25-2016, 05:26 PM #2

You have until mid-2016 to upgrade from version 8.1 to 10. That should work.

GustavoAugusto
Member

04-25-2016, 08:37 PM

You can obtain the upgrade by purchasing the retail version. The upgrade won’t be available if you choose the OEM version.

GustavoAugusto

04-25-2016, 08:37 PM #3

You can obtain the upgrade by purchasing the retail version. The upgrade won’t be available if you choose the OEM version.

War91
Member

186

04-25-2016, 09:17 PM

The main distinctions lie in quality, support, and customization rather than just cost.

War91

04-25-2016, 09:17 PM #4

The main distinctions lie in quality, support, and customization rather than just cost.

Torch15
Member

04-27-2016, 01:15 PM

The OEM version is tied to your motherboard. You can modify everything except this part. To switch platforms, you may need to contact Microsoft to get a new product key or they might require purchasing a different one.