Windows 10: Windows 7 key after upgrade

Discus and support Windows 7 key after upgrade in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; HI, searching around with no luck. If I upgrade to 10 with my legal copy of win 7 can I then turn around and install my copy of win 7 on my second pc... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Armand, Feb 20, 2016.

  1. Armand Win User

    Windows 7 key after upgrade


    HI, searching around with no luck. If I upgrade to 10 with my legal copy of win 7 can I then turn around and install my copy of win 7 on my second pc legally.

    :)
     
    Armand, Feb 20, 2016
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  2. product key

    What the product key after upgrade from windows 7 to windows 10is change?

    I already upgrade and see if my product key on windows 10 is different with my product key on my windows 7
     
    Mokh. Rifan Ardiansyah, Feb 20, 2016
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  3. Need Windows 10 activation key

    Did you legally upgrade the laptop from Windows Vista to Windows 7?

    If you did and the Windows 7 license was activated, then the product key should be present when you performed the upgrade to Windows 10.

    You can use Show Key Plus to find the original Windows 7 key:

    How to Find Your Product Key After Upgrading to Windows 10
     
    Andre Da Costa, Feb 20, 2016
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  4. davidhk Win User

    Windows 7 key after upgrade

    No. Your Win 7 key is still tied to the original computer.
    I am not saying it cannot be done. I am just saying it is not "legal".
     
    davidhk, Feb 20, 2016
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  5. Armand Win User
    Thank you davidhk for the quick reply, I suspected that might be the case just for OEM copies. Was hoping a store purchased copy was different. Thank you again
     
    Armand, Feb 20, 2016
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  6. cereberus Win User
    There is a difference. You can install 7 on a new pc if retail but you are legally obliged to remove Windows 10 from old pc. You can then reupgrade to 10 on new pc.

    However as Davidhk says, you still only have one licence ie you cannot legally upgrade to 10 on one pc and reinstall 7 on another.
     
    cereberus, Feb 20, 2016
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  7. Armand Win User
    Understood, thank you so much again for the replies.
     
    Armand, Feb 20, 2016
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  8. davidhk Win User

    Windows 7 key after upgrade

    Remember this rule.................. one key, one install.
    (There is an exception where a Win 7 Family Pack allows installation to several computers with the same key. )
     
    davidhk, Apr 5, 2018
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