Windows 10: Wiill I have to purchase a windows license?

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  1. JAMES CARR4
    James Carr4 Win User

    Wiill I have to purchase a windows license?


    Hello, I am considering switching from Windows 11 to Linux. If I were to decide to switch back to windows 11, will I have to purchase a new license? I purchased this computer from a systems integrator, namely Ironside PCs, and do not have the license key they used to install Windows on this machine before sending it to me.

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    James Carr4, May 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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  2. CBIDLAKE
    cbidlake Win User

    Nokia 6210 Navigation - license purchase

    Hi,

    You can check wether the license has been purchased correctly by Opening the Maps application and going to Options > Extras > My License.

    Your license should be listed here. If it is not, i suggest Updating (can be done from the Options menu within My Licenses).

    You will need to allow the device to go online to check the license server, but it should then acnowledge your purchase.

    If you still have problems, please send me a private message with your IMEI (*#06#) and i will investigate further.

    Cheers

    Chris
     
    cbidlake, May 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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  3. ANDREWLAMARLINDSAY
    AndrewLamarLindsay Win User
    Purchase and install a valid license key without needing to reinstall all my applications

    Thank you.

    So, just to clarify:

    • Purchase a license from the Microsoft Store
    • Download official Windows 10 ISO files
    • Prepare the bootable media
    • Perform the Windows 10 Home in-place upgrade you described in steps 55 to 63 above

    Is this correct?

    Last questions:

    • What happens is the Windows 10 Home in-place upgrade does not work? Do I have to perform a clean install?

    Thanks again,

    Andrew
     
    AndrewLamarLindsay, May 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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  4. BOBKN
    bobkn Win User

    Wiill I have to purchase a windows license?

    Where to purchase a Windows 10 license for a custom built PC?


    Maybe they didn't have it when you looked earlier, but the Microsoft Store now lists a downloadable Win 10 Pro for purchase:

    Windows 10 Pro: Upgrade or Purchase - Microsoft Store

    This is for the USA. It may be available from your country. (Or not.)
     
    bobkn, May 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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