Windows 10: Can a retail Version of Windows 10 pro Retail. Upgrade a Windows 7 pro OEM?

Discus and support Can a retail Version of Windows 10 pro Retail. Upgrade a Windows 7 pro OEM? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Because the recent windows 10 update my computer became unusable. I couldn't access the computer because the sign in prompt disappeared and trying... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MichaelHatten1, Sep 25, 2020.

  1. Can a retail Version of Windows 10 pro Retail. Upgrade a Windows 7 pro OEM?


    Because the recent windows 10 update my computer became unusable.


    I couldn't access the computer because the sign in prompt disappeared and trying to do an update rollback or repair or recovery through safe mode failed.


    So I had to reinstall my old windows 7 pro just to be able to access the computer.


    Now, I am willing to buy the $200 windows 10 pro to upgrade from windows 7 pro but I'm having a problem downloading it from Microsoft.

    The website keeps telling me that there is a problem and I should try again when I go to checkout.

    But no matter how much I re-try it the same error occurs.


    It appears that Microsoft doesn't want my money..


    I want to bypass the download from Microsoft since it isn't working for me.

    I can buy the Windows 10 pro retail from NewEgg on a memory stick


    Can the windows 10 pro retail upgrade a windows 7 pro OEM?

    :)
     
    MichaelHatten1, Sep 25, 2020
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  2. patkim Win User

    Understanding difference between OEM & Retail Windows 10 Home to Pro Upgrade if any

    Hi,

    I am aware that you can upgrade OEM Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro by following certain steps and paying a fee to Microsoft to get a new Pro license.

    However what I am not clear is about the type of license that Windows 10 Pro then comes with after an upgrade

    When I upgrade OEM Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro, do I still retain the license as Windows 10 Pro OEM or does it now become a retail Pro license?

    If it still remains as OEM License, is there a difference in the fee structure for upgrading OEM Home to Pro & Retail Home to Pro?

    As I understand a retail license offers flexibility to move to another computer but OEM does not. OEM is tied to the first motherboard on which it's activated.

    Thanks
     
    patkim, Sep 25, 2020
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  3. Mrsmith64 Win User
    License Carried Over from Windows OEM to Windows Upgrade Retail

    I'm in a process of doing system upgrade on two computers which would be swapping out the motherboard, CPU and memory, I just a bit confuse on if I currently have a retail version of windows or OEM which I understand can't be transfer.

    The first system had the following OS upgrades:

    Windows 7 Pro OEM -> Upgrade version Windows 8 pro Retail -> Windows 8.1 Pro -> Windows 10 Pro

    My first question is when upgrading from Windows 7 Pro OEM to WIndows 8 Pro Retail convert the license to Windows 8 Retail or Windows 8 OEM?

    My other question is if it is retail after the upgrade do I have to install windows 8 again and activate it on the new hardware and upgrade to windows 10 or can I just call Microsoft to get windows 10 reactivated?

    The second system had the following OS upgrades:

    Windows Vista (I think it was Home and assume it was OEM as it came on a HP desktop) and done a windows 7 pro upgrade retail on it and now on Windows 10 pro.

    Same questions for this system.

    Thanks for any help on this.
     
    Mrsmith64, Sep 25, 2020
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  4. JimN262 Win User

    Can a retail Version of Windows 10 pro Retail. Upgrade a Windows 7 pro OEM?

    Windows 7 Pro Retail upgrades to Windows 10 Pro OEM?!

    Hello,
    I current have Windows 7 Pro SP1 64 bit installed from a Retail (not OEM) copy.

    If I read the tutorials correctly, I understand that if I install the free upgrade to Windows 10, there is no product key and it is tied to my hardware. Even if I create install media, it will only install on my hardware.

    Is it true that to get this I have to give up the right that the Retail Edition confers to move it from one machine to another?

    Also, just to avoid another unpleasant surprise, may I presume Pro exchanges for Pro, x64 for x64 etc.?

    Thank you,
    --
    Jim
     
    JimN262, Sep 25, 2020
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