Windows 10: windows 10 retail version

hi, please can some one help me i have a retail copy of windows 10 that i purchased at a pc store its still unopened . the question i have is its been on my shelf about a year, will i still be able to use it at some point? thank you, *Smile

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Windows 10 PC re-build???

No. If you have the full retail version of Windows 7 or 8, then Windows 10 will be the full retail version too.

 

xfer of windows 10

The ability to transfer your Windows 10 license will depend on how Windows 10 was configured on your computer.

When I upgrade a preinstalled (OEM) or retail version of Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 license to Windows 10, does that license remain OEM or become a retail license?

If you upgrade from a OEM or retail version of Windows 7 or Windows 8/8.1 to the free Windows 10 upgrade, the license is consumed into it. Because the free upgrade is derived from the base qualifying license, Windows 10 will carry that licensing too.

If you upgrade from a retail version, it carries the rights of a retail version.

If you upgrade from a OEM version, it carries the rights of a OEM version.

Retail - can transfer it

OEM - cannot transfer it

Learn more:

• How to Transfer your Windows 10 License to a New Computer

 

Welcome to TenForums @kev777

Yes, but it will be for an earlier build, probably Anniversary update (1607), maybe even the one before that (1511). The retail key is valid for any version, so you could download new install media from Microsoft using their Media Creation Tool. You must install the edition your key is for (Home or Pro).
Download Windows 10 ISO File

Or you could just install the one you have got, windows update would then update you to the latest version.

 

thank you, for your help.*Smile

 

I'd use the disc it came with for a frisbee or a drink coaster. The key is all that matters at this point.

 

I also bought a retail copy from Bestbuy canada when I built my new system a couple months ago and noticed it was dated 2016. I contacted MS and they assured me I could download the latest Media Creation Tool and place it on the USB drive to have a more recent copy. So I am happy about that.

cheers

 

Put it on "the" USB drive or "a" USB drive? I ask because rumor has it, the USB drive you get from Microsoft is read only? Can you confirm or deny that? I'd like to know for future reference.

 

USB flash drives purchased with Windows 10 installers preinstalled are normally read only drives.

 

cleanup system did the trick
thank you all
problem is solved
only mess as expected after updates is in associations... really unnecessary headache. wish it were as in win7

 

That's my understanding also. Just want somebody that has one to confirm it for me. Do you have one?

 

USB flash drives purchased with Windows 10 installers preinstalled are read only drives.

I quoted @cereberus. All GENUINE Windows 10 flash drives from Microsoft are read only.

 

That's good enough for me. *Wink Thanks for confirming.