Installation help

[Lumi]

Hi guys,

Complete novice here, I'm about to build my own PC. My current PC is running windows 7.

I have a 16gb USB, i intend to build my new gaming rig and would rather not install a CD drive as they seem mostly redundant nowadays.

First question, Can I create a boot drive of windows 10 on my windows 7 machine to install on the new machine once it's up and running?

Second, once installed from the USB drive can I activate it directly through Microsoft on the new machine by giving my card details for payment etc or do I have to buy a physical box/DVD from a retailer just for the product key?

Many thanks

 

[Lumi]

You Win 7 is all you need.

Make sure to backup first. Win10 partition setups are a bit funny on the install.

I'm not quite sure what you mean. I'm trying to install windows 10 on a new machine without a CD drive

 

[Lumi]

Apologies, i'm such a spazz.

Meant to say, Win7 key is all you need. I installed Win10 from a bootable USB dongle, then input my Win7 key.

If you don't want to make an MS account, boot the computer without the internet connected the whole time during install and verification.

Apart from Win10 being annoying with hard drive partitions, installation is a breeze, and quick.

Okay cool I think I still have my windows 7 disc case laying around somewhere, thank you