Windows 10: Can I use license of Windows 10 of broken computer to upgrade my Vista

Discus and support Can I use license of Windows 10 of broken computer to upgrade my Vista in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I do have a Vista OS in my computer. I understand it can not be uppgraded right away to Windows 10. But my brothers hardware was damaged badly. He had... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by JapiT, Jul 26, 2016.

  1. JAPIT
    JapiT Win User

    Can I use license of Windows 10 of broken computer to upgrade my Vista


    I do have a Vista OS in my computer. I understand it can not be uppgraded right away to Windows 10. But my brothers hardware was damaged badly. He had Windows 10 in that computer. Is it possible to use that lisence?

    If someone can help, I'm grateful, of course.

    :)
     
    JapiT, Jul 26, 2016
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  2. HELEN_OF_TROY
    helen_of_troy Win User

    upgrading from Vista on a new computer

    Hi,

    I just bought a "clean" computer and would like to install Windows 10. However, I still own a licensed Vista and an official (with key) upgrade to Windows 8.

    Can I install windows 10 on my new computer using only one of the two keys (Vista or Windows 8) without having to install Vista then upgrade it to Windows 8 and then again to Windows 10?

    Thanks
     
    helen_of_troy, Jul 26, 2016
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  3. THE HARLEY DUDE
    The Harley Dude Win User
    Windows 10 Upgrade from Vista

    Since a direct upgrade from Vista to Windows 10 is not supported can I use my already activated Windows 7 disk to upgrade Vista to 7 then buy the 10 upgrade so I've got the proper license?
     
    The Harley Dude, Jul 26, 2016
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  4. ALPHANUMERIC
    alphanumeric New Member

    Can I use license of Windows 10 of broken computer to upgrade my Vista

    If it was a purchased Retail Edition yes. If it was a factory OEM install no. What was the original OS on that now dead PC? How was windows 10 installed on it?
     
    alphanumeric, Jul 26, 2016
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  5. JAPIT
    JapiT Win User
    Thanks for your answer. it solves my problem.
     
    JapiT, Apr 5, 2018
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