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0 pointssudioStudio6410y ago0 comments

The rule of thumb is that if it can activate it can upgrade.

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Yes, but say I upgrade my Win8.1 during the free year. In two years time I want to reinstall. Will there be an option to a. download some Windows 10 installation media so I can do a fresh install, or do I b. always have to first install Win8.1?

If it's a, is my Win8.1 license key valid? Did the MS activation server get the memo that I upgraded during the free year? If it is b, will the upgrade from Win8.1 to 10 still be free after the first year, or not? I already upgraded my license once,but do they keep track of this? Can I still activate? Or does it count as a new try to upgrade after the free year?

mkr-hn10y ago

Windows 8 can be reverted to a freshly installed state from within, so I assume 10 can do that too.

talmand10y ago

That's not the same thing as starting on a fresh, new, formatted hard drive.

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cyxxon10y ago

mkr-hn10y ago

Windows 8 can be reverted to a freshly installed state from within, so I assume 10 can do that too.

talmand10y ago

That's not the same thing as starting on a fresh, new, formatted hard drive.

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