Windows 10: If I previously upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10 can I reinstall

Discus and support If I previously upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10 can I reinstall in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Windows 10 on the same computer via Windows 10 installation media or do I need to reinstall Windows 8 first then upgrade back to Windows 10? My key was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by 22878, Nov 3, 2020.

  1. 22878 Win User

    If I previously upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10 can I reinstall


    Windows 10 on the same computer via Windows 10 installation media or do I need to reinstall Windows 8 first then upgrade back to Windows 10? My key was originally for Windows 8, but it worked and I was able to upgrade to Windows 10 using it 2 years ago. Please note, that I will be using a different SSD drive from the one it was installed on, since it died. But all the other hardware, including motherboard are the same.

    :)
     
    22878, Nov 3, 2020
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  2. How to reinstall Windows 10 if my computers used the free upgrade from 7 and 8?

    Will windows 10 still accept the license keys from 7 and 8 now if I reinstall my computer?

    Does Microsoft keep a list of users who upgraded to Win 10 using their 7 and 8 keys so that when users need to reinstall windows 10 the old keys would work?

    Do I need to call in Microsoft to ask them to activate my Windows 10 when I give them my win 7 keys?

    Both computers are laptops. The windows 7 machine had the serial printed on the back, and I needed to enter that when I upgraded to 10. The windows 8 machine had the serial built in inside its boot system so I didn't need to enter the key when I upgraded to 10, but I did manage to write down the keys using a fetcher program.
     
    JebusPrime, Nov 3, 2020
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  3. pigulici Win User
    How to reinstall Windows 10 if my computers used the free upgrade from 7 and 8?

    Yes, still work, no need to call, just be sure to have internet access when you start to install 10, I work at pc shop and did this few days ago, used a key of 7 to put clean 10(wasn't used for upgrade).
     
    pigulici, Nov 3, 2020
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  4. If I previously upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 10 can I reinstall

    How to reinstall Windows 10 if my computers used the free upgrade from 7 and 8?

    Your ild keys should work but if you registered the key to your online ms persona (email address) it should be tied to your account , install without a key login with your credentials , then activate.
     
    theoneandonlymrk, Nov 3, 2020
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