Upgraded from 8 - 10...how do I go about a fresh install and product keys?

GinG

GinG

GinG

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Quick Question regarding my product key on Windows 10...when I go into System, under the Windows Activation it has the product ID, is this the number I need to note down for when I do a fresh install?

Only reason I ask is I may be upgrading to an SSD next month but have completely misplaced my Windows 8 key from when we moved house, it will be in a box somewhere but no idea which one as it isn't in the ones marked up as 'Study'! Don't want to find out after getting the SSD I have no windows key!

Thanks
 
once you have upgraded to W10, make sure its activated.

once done you can download the W10 tool to create a bootable USB stick or DVD.

during install it will ask you for a product key, skip both of these and then W10 will activate once online by hardware ID of your motherboard.
 
GinG said:
Great thanks for that :)

What happens if I ever change my Motherboard? Is the product ID my serial key?
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the free upgrade is tied to your motherboard, if you upgrade the bios or change mobo you will need to get a retail copy of W10 as the upgrade is to a OEM version.

is your previous OS a retail copy or OEM copy? if its retail microsoft may give you a W10 product key if you ever change the motherboard
 
Just done a fresh install Win 10 Pro using Disc after doing a upgrade, just skip the entering the Product key and carry on with the installation.

You'll find its activated, even off Disc installion is quick.
 
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