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Is it possible for me to update to windows 10?

inkyserifs
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Hey guys! I'm currently running windows 8.1 on my build, but it's the embedded edition (Windows 8.1 Industry Pro) that I got for free through Dreamspark as a student.

 

And yes, I know, technically not a normal OS, designed for things like ATMs and such. So far I've had no problems and it runs normally (minus all kinds of bloatware which is nice) but I was hoping I could update to windows 10 for the DX12 support.

 

I am aware that I will probably have to buy a key for it, but other than that, is an upgrade from this system to windows 10 even technically possible? (Without having to reinstall everything from scratch or doing anything crazy). Or am I stuck with 8.1 for the lifetime of this particular build?

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I think if you cant activate your operating system you wont be able to upgrade to windows 10, but yes that version of windows 8 should work just fine.

 

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Most likely Window will not have the banner to update but you can use the Media Creation Tool to make a file. It will probably let you upgrade but not to Pro or Ultimate (if that is a thing). You may be stuck at Home or below based on where you live.

TLDR: Yes you can, just use the Media Creation Tool.

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8 minutes ago, Vezzeract said:

Most likely Window will not have the banner to update but you can use the Media Creation Tool to make a file. It will probably let you upgrade but not to Pro or Ultimate (if that is a thing). You may be stuck at Home or below based on where you live.

TLDR: Yes you can, just use the Media Creation Tool.

 

huh, okay, thank you. I might just give that a shot then.

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Yes

 

now ill word this very very carefully

 

"removed"

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u know why
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1 hour ago, El Diablo said:

Yes

 

Lol, thank you, I will file away all that lovely theoretical knowledge ;)

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I was one of the main people fighting microsoft to give us all a free upgrade to windows 10

 

..

 

i think they caught on fast why people wanted a free upgrade... because they were running pirated windows

 

somany of us was

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31 minutes ago, inkyserifs said:

Lol, thank you, I will file away all that lovely theoretical knowledge ;)

write down what i said because i have to take it  down

 

iv taken it down

 

up to u if u wana take down the part u quoted

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