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Sorry rephrasing; if I use and install on my new system my old Windows 8.1 installation disc would I still get to upgrade straight to Windows 10?

The Windows 10 Upgrade Activation is attached to your Microsoft account.  Once you do the "Upgrade", and log into your Microsoft account, it will attach that hardware to your account and the newly provided key.  You'll never need that physical key again.

 

If you need to upgrade to new hardware, you'll have to buy a new copy of Windows, or upgrade from the previous version once you've activated it with your new hardware.

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I'm currently running Windows 10 on my current PC started out as a beta testing station for me and now it's on the 10240 Build. I plan to buy a whole new system by the time "Skylake" releases, so I'm wondering how would I transfer the OS from the old one to the new one without running into problems? :D

 

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You can just keep it on the drive/ssd, once you have the new system, plug the hdd/ssd on to the board and boot up. It might ask for you to enter your windows key again but that's it. It might take a few minutes for the first boot as it adjusts. :)

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I'm currently running Windows 10 on my current PC started out as a beta testing station for me and now it's on the 10240 Build. I plan to buy a whole new system by the time "Skylake" releases, so I'm wondering how would I transfer the OS from the old one to the new one without running into problems? :D

 

Thanks for your time :D

Doing a clean install of the OS will guarantee the fewest number of problems.

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Doing a clean install of the OS will guarantee the fewest number of problems.

I do have the Windows CD, but it's Windows 8.1 would it recognize that the product key it has has upgraded to Windows 10? Meaning I could just get the update via WinUpdate?

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I do have the Windows CD, but it's Windows 8.1 would it recognize that the product key it has has upgraded to Windows 10? Meaning I could just get the update via WinUpdate?

What?

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Pretty sure the OS Win10 install is tied to the motherboard you did the upgrade on.

 

So transfering your hard drives to a new motherboard will unactivate the windows install.

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What?

Sorry rephrasing; if I use and install on my new system my old Windows 8.1 installation disc would I still get to upgrade straight to Windows 10?

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Pretty sure the OS Win10 install is tied to the motherboard you did the upgrade on.

 

So transfering your hard drives to a new motherboard will unactivate the windows install.

uuuuggghh yeap an old SATA II HDD, planning to switch to an SSD btw :D

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I'm curious about this too, from what I've gathered retail versions will be the same as in the past (transferrable) but I noticed my upgraded version looks like its registered as an OEM version in my account (don't know if it actually is) which would mean its locked to my motherboard... I'm really confused about this.

It seems the upgrade is hardware locked but IDK if you could transfer it by calling MS (like in the past).

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Sorry rephrasing; if I use and install on my new system my old Windows 8.1 installation disc would I still get to upgrade straight to Windows 10?

The Windows 10 Upgrade Activation is attached to your Microsoft account.  Once you do the "Upgrade", and log into your Microsoft account, it will attach that hardware to your account and the newly provided key.  You'll never need that physical key again.

 

If you need to upgrade to new hardware, you'll have to buy a new copy of Windows, or upgrade from the previous version once you've activated it with your new hardware.

Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it.  Take some time, and explain your issue, please!

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If you need to learn how to install Windows, check here:  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/324871-guide-how-to-install-windows-the-right-way/

Event Viewer 101: https://youtu.be/GiF9N3fJbnE

 

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The Windows 10 Upgrade Activation is attached to your Microsoft account.  Once you do the "Upgrade", and log into your Microsoft account, it will attach that hardware to your account and the newly provided key.  You'll never need that physical key again.

 

If you need to upgrade to new hardware, you'll have to buy a new copy of Windows, or upgrade from the previous version once you've activated it with your new hardware.

Thanks for your time, at least you've now clarified some of my confusions :D

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Thanks for your time, at least you've now clarified some of my confusions :D

 

I'll be honest, I think that considering you'll be getting a new build, you should just save a headache and buy a copy of Windows and be done with it.  I think that it will be a lot more difficult than Microsoft leads it on to reinstall the OS on newer hardware.

Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it.  Take some time, and explain your issue, please!

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If you need to learn how to install Windows, check here:  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/324871-guide-how-to-install-windows-the-right-way/

Event Viewer 101: https://youtu.be/GiF9N3fJbnE

 

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I'll be honest, I think that considering you'll be getting a new build, you should just save a headache and buy a copy of Windows and be done with it.  I think that it will be a lot more difficult than Microsoft leads it on to reinstall the OS on newer hardware.

I bought the Winddows 8.1 disc way back Q4 2014 would be a waste

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I bought the Winddows 8.1 disc way back Q4 2014 would be a waste

 

Not really, at least you still have Windows for that computer.

Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it.  Take some time, and explain your issue, please!

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If you need to learn how to install Windows, check here:  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/324871-guide-how-to-install-windows-the-right-way/

Event Viewer 101: https://youtu.be/GiF9N3fJbnE

 

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Not really, at least you still have Windows for that computer.

Great point :D

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Great point :D

 

It is the most cost effective way to make money.  Cause now you can sell the machine to someone!  lol  (chick-ching)

Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it.  Take some time, and explain your issue, please!

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If you need to learn how to install Windows, check here:  http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/324871-guide-how-to-install-windows-the-right-way/

Event Viewer 101: https://youtu.be/GiF9N3fJbnE

 

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