Windows 10: Any disadvantage to upgrading with the Media Creation Tool?

Hey guys. I am in the same boat as a lot of people in these threads and unfortunately, Windows 10 is not automatically installing. I've downloaded the Media Creation Tool (x64) and have my original Windows 7 Product Key, but is there any specific disadvantage to installing with the tool instead of waiting for my reserved copy?

For instance, will I forfeit my reservation for a complete, free copy of Windows 10? Will I not receive a decades worth of updates? Will I be able to get activated, etc.

Thank you so much for the help guys.

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Any disadvantage to upgrading with the Media Creation Tool?

Hey guys. Windows 10 is not automatically installing. I've downloaded the Media Creation Tool (x64) and have my original Windows 7 Product Key, but is there any specific disadvantage to installing with
the tool instead of waiting for my reserved copy?

 

Any disadvantage to upgrading with the Media Creation Tool?

Hi Samarasimha,



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand that you have a few doubts regarding Windows 10 upgrade using Media Creation Tool. Let me help you resolve the issue.

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  What is the status when you try to upgrade using Windows Update?
  

I would like to inform you that if you are facing difficulties using Windows Update for Windows 10 upgrade, you can use Media Creation Tool as an alternate option. Both methods can be used to upgrade to Windows 10 from your previous OS versions.



I suggest you to go through the below article created by Andre Da Costa
and check if it helps.

How to: Upgrade from Previous Versions of Windows Using Windows 10 ISO file



I hope the information helps. If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us again. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

No disadvantage, it's basically the same, you are just launching the setup files in a different way, instead of getting it from Windows Update, you are getting it from the ISO. No matter what method you use, they still have the same setup files. And no, you will not forfeit the reservation since you are upgrading from an activated copy of Windows 7 and not doing a clean installation. Just remember to upgrade first and activate the Windows 10 before doing clean install, clean installation can be done after the Windows 10 activation.