Windows 10 upgrade

tally2425

tally2425

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Is anyone else getting the free windows 10 upgrade and doing a fresh install? just wondering how it is going to be possible as we won't get a serial code and just looking for some advice on how to do it.
 
omg!!!!this is getting crazy

u upgrade first, then you'll be able to do a clean install without needing to enter a key
 
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Probably take all of one week for someone to figure out how. Chances are if you can't do a direct Windows 10 install you can do a fresh windows 7/8 install then upgrade directly to 10 before installing any applications.

There's likely to be Windows 10 ISOs leaked which allow it, not as if any business is going to go through the faff of installing one OS to upgrade to another after all. I do think we'll get a code and MS will give everyone a way of doing a fresh install at some point, they'll likely have some way to ensure people can't just flog the W10 code though.
 
The same questions over and over and over again I'd one thing, but the posting of a new thread when the massive Windows 10 thread is right there at the top of the sub forum is enough to drive a sane man crazy.
 
Halfmad said:
Probably take all of one week for someone to figure out how. Chances are if you can't do a direct Windows 10 install you can do a fresh windows 7/8 install then upgrade directly to 10 before installing any applications.

There's likely to be Windows 10 ISOs leaked which allow it, not as if any business is going to go through the faff of installing one OS to upgrade to another after all. I do think we'll get a code and MS will give everyone a way of doing a fresh install at some point, they'll likely have some way to ensure people can't just flog the W10 code though.
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no MS won't be giving out keys

u have to upgrade first, then you'll be able to do a clean install without needing to enter a key
 
Halfmad said:
Skeeter - happens all the time with AV questions too tbh.
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Your reply isn't much help either tbh.

You can't clean install as its an UPGRADE. The clue is in the name. However once you have upgraded from a valid 7 or 8.1 you can reset your PC to make it clean, and reinstall straight to 10 from an ISO. But you MUST upgrade first.

And this doesn't apply to businesses as volume licensing is done differently. The upgrade is only meant for consumer devices.
 
I forgot a major factor in this.

I have a new SSD that i will be installing, the SSD is still in it's box so i've enabled the upgrade on my current SSD but want to put windows 10 on my new SSD, sorry for the confusion.

I'm not sure how this will work as this will be a new device technically.
 
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tally2425 said:
I forgot a major factor in this.

I have a new SSD that i will be installing, the SSD is still in it's box so i've enabled the upgrade on my current SSD but want to put windows 10 on my new SSD, sorry for the confusion.

I'm not sure how this will work as this will be a new device technically.
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upgrading hdd/ssd doesn't make it a new device
 
Skeeter said:
Your reply isn't much help either tbh.

You can't clean install as its an UPGRADE. The clue is in the name. However once you have upgraded from a valid 7 or 8.1 you can reset your PC to make it clean, and reinstall straight to 10 from an ISO. But you MUST upgrade first.

And this doesn't apply to businesses as volume licensing is done differently. The upgrade is only meant for consumer devices.
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Go and re-read my post, then drag your knuckles back over here and accept that I mentioned that it would possibly have to be done after upgrading first.

:rolleyes:
 
tally2425 said:
Stop trying to be smart, you're not helping anyone.

Now can you answer my question?
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im not trying to be smart, you said "I'm not sure how this will work as this will be a new device technically." hence why I said upgrading hdd/ssd doesn't make it a new device. if you've upgraded your motherboard then yes it'll be a new device.

also I have answered your question 2 times.

u have to upgrade first, then you'll be able to do a clean install without needing to enter a key

so install win8 on your new ssd then reserve win10 again
 
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gareth170 said:
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im not trying to be smart, you said "I'm not sure how this will work as this will be a new device technically." hence why I said upgrading hdd/ssd doesn't make it a new device. if you've upgraded your motherboard then yes it'll be a new device.

also I have answered your question 2 times.

u have to upgrade first, then you'll be able to do a clean install without needing to enter a key

so install win8 on your new ssd then reserve win10 again
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Now that is helpful, i shall do that tomorrow any idea how many times you can use the same serial code?
 
Is it true that you don't need to reserve your copy of Windows 10 using the upgrade app/icon thing to get your free upgrade? You can just use your valid Win 7sp1/8.1 key later on? In that case, how long does it remain valid for after Win 10 is released?
 
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Is it true that you don't need to reserve your copy of Windows 10 using the upgrade app/icon thing to get your free upgrade? You can just use your valid Win 7sp1/8.1 key later on? In that case, how long does it remain valid for after Win 10 is released?
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If you'd actually read this very thread you wouldn't be asking that question.
 
I did read through it and still not completely clear. Anyhow I've read through the actual Microsoft faq, conveniently hidden in a google search and it seems to partially answer my question.

Nice work Microsoft, brilliant start to your new OS. :rolleyes:
 
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