W7 to W10

[Anzules]

So in theory I could order this then get the free W10 update??? Is this a good idea will it work? http://www.frys.com/product/6587543?source=google

[79wjd]

yes

[Scottonpc]

Yes you will be able to upgrade to windows 10.  The free upgrade is a full version of Windows (not a trial or introductory version) and is available until 29 July 2016

[iAmLuke]

Yep, upgrading will get you Windows 10 Home. Also, I've seen people get W10 (from a W7/8/8.1 key) for ~$10-15 on /r/microsoftsoftwareswap (https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/). Would recommend you take a bit of a look on that sub if you wanna save a bit

 

(Also, OEM versions are used to install on computers that are later sold in stores so it's not the "correct" version - if you wanted a kiss on the cheek from Microsoft you'd have to buy the "right" version (non-OEM) but that's another story and personally, I always bought OEMs since they're quite a bit cheaper and I doubt anyone from MS support or people in general really care so you should probably be off just fine.)