Soldato
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Just wondering what happens to the old win 7 activation key if I choose to upgrade win 7 to win 8, if I feel lazy about a fresh install. I would like to re-use it for another PC.
Win 7 to Win 8.1. What happens to the old Activation Key
- Thread starter olivier renault
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considering all new bought versions of 8.1 are now full editions with no options for the cheaper upgrade version, i'd say it's fine. ok upgrading might be a bit naughty but you're not depriving MS of a single penny money wise.
if you bought a cheaper upgrade version of 8.0 then you really should bin the copy of windows 7 as you really would be breaking the terms of the license agreement and unfairly benefiting from the cheaper cost.
if you bought a cheaper upgrade version of 8.0 then you really should bin the copy of windows 7 as you really would be breaking the terms of the license agreement and unfairly benefiting from the cheaper cost.
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It's not really a price thing, except for the fact of buying another copy of Win 7 for an old computer. Mainly, I don't really fancy re-installing everything again. I might even go pro version, need to read up about the difference. Looks like I'll be buying Win 8.1 then.