Now you can activate Windows 10 with your Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 product key

[sinu]

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http://betanews.com/2015/10/13/now-you-can-activate-windows-10-with-your-windows-7-or-windows-8-1-product-key/

The release of Windows 10 has been a rollercoaster ride of excitement, frustration, and disappointment. But with the Insider program Microsoft has given itself a unique opportunity to address issues and try out new features, testing them out on hardcore users.

With the release of Windows 10 Build 10565 we see not only the introduction of a number of new features, but also a change to the way the activation process works. Some people have experienced problems activating Windows 10 after performing the free upgrade. A Windows 10 product key may no longer be needed, but this latest Insider build introduces the option of activating Windows 10 using a Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 product key.


The new process means that anyone who finds that Windows 10 complains about not being activated is now able to change their product key. It is also possible to use an old product key when performing a clean installation, but the same checks will be carried out to ensure that a qualifying device is being used.

 

[frogboy]

Well it is about time they being Microsoft started to sort out this update train wreck they created.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

Does this means now you can directly do clean install of Win 10 with previous OS key instead of upgrade first?

 

[frogboy]

Does this means now you can directly do clean install of Win 10 with previous OS key instead of upgrade first?

From what i read yes you can.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

From what i read yes you can.

So if I do clean install with previous OS key then the key will be stored with MS & next time clean install will not require entering key & will be activated automatically online?

OR if a user do clean install with previous OS key instead of upgrade then previous OS key will be required everytime OS install is done?

 

[frogboy]

So if I do clean install with previous OS key then the key will be stored with MS & next time clean install will not require entering key & will be activated automatically online?

OR if a user do clean install with previous OS key instead of upgrade then previous OS key will be required everytime OS install is done?

Not sure on if you need it every time.
Read more here. Microsoft improves activation in Windows 10 in latest Insider Build - gHacks Tech News

 

[Deleted member 2913]

Not sure on if you need it every time.
Read more here. Microsoft improves activation in Windows 10 in latest Insider Build - gHacks Tech News

It seems you can do clean install directly but not clear if key needed everytime.
Preinstalled OS/OEM key is accepted too, right?

 

[Anupam]

I will wait for 6 more months ateast to give Microsoft plenty of time to do experiment with Windows 10.

 

[frogboy]

It seems you can do clean install directly but not clear if key needed everytime.
Preinstalled OS/OEM key is accepted too, right?

As far as i can tell yes.

 

[jamescv7]

As Microsoft license key are validated through servers hence perhaps you need to enter the key at the time of installation as long its matched and supported like in this article mentioned.

 

[Vasudev]

I've generated genuineticket.xml using gatherosstate.exe present on w10 iso to store w10 key.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

You cant do this with current stable, right?
You will be able to do this with the upcoming stable, right?

 

[jamescv7]

@yesnoo : From the sufficient information related to the article then yes only on that specified build which later on apply sooner when everything works smoothly.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

@yesnoo : From the sufficient information related to the article then yes only on that specified build which later on apply sooner when everything works smoothly.

I thought so
Thanxx