Windows 10: Can i buy any type of windows product key for my pc that has windows home edition but no...

Also does it matter what else the retailers put in the name of the windows 10 home edition product key or like i said above, does it have to be specific?I dont know much about this stuff im just trying to get a product key to activate windows on my pc.

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Windows 8 Clubhouse

I don't think that tool asks for a key if you are running the version of Windows you are trying to download the ISO for.

 

Windows Product Key

A friend of mine has an all-in-one that came with Windows 8 pre-installed. He erased the original OS thinking he could install another version of Windows 8. One thing he encountered, that he didn't expect, the BIOS/UEFI has a password. So, basically he is locked out from installing another OS. His BIOS has the product key nestled inside. Is it possible to find out which version the product key belong to?

 

Windows Vista editions to be easily upgradable

Every "edition" of Windows Vista will have all the features and functionality of the most expensive edition, but they'll just be locked away. Users will be able to get features of a more expensive edition by buying a key from Microsoft - you won't have to have buy a new CD/DVD package.

It isn't clear if all the bits of the complete Windows Vista will be installed on the harddrive or if you'll need the CD/DVD to install upgrades. If the former is true, buying from PC builders like Dell, who generally package basic editions of Windows, will be more attractive as the opportunity to get a more complete Windows will only be a click and credit card away. But having a few gigabtyes of data you're not using on you harddrive isn't too attractive.


Microsoft has not made an official statement, but sources close to the company say this type of distribution system is the plan. Things might change.

A source familiar with this upgrade plan says with the five editions of Windows XP, Microsoft manages five "master images." The company will only have to manage one master image of Vista with the new plan.

Microsoft has announced seven editions of Windows Vista. In order of price and functionality:

• Vista Starter Edition
• Vista Home Basic Edition
• Vista Home Premium Edition
• Vista Professional Edition
• Vista Small Business Edition
• Vista Enterprise Edition
• Vista Ultimate Edition

Source: CRN.com