Is there a way to "upgrade" old Windows 7 product keys do Windows 10 without actually installing the OS on a computer?
I've collected about 10 Windows 7 Pro serials throughout the years (Dreamspark, 3 laptops, various old machines) but I have currently only upgraded one of them to Windows 10 (I currently own only one computer).
The free upgrade period ends in one month, so I'm afraid these Windows 7 keys become worthless (I kinda like Windows 10).
So what do? I don't wanna install Windows 10 ten times in one month.
>>55297437
>I kinda like Windows 10
you kinda shit the streets too
>>55297461
th...thanks
Win 10 is good.
>>55298131
you know what else would be good? a loo
W10 activation is Uefi/bios bound, I don't even think you can pull the keys out and reuse them
The answer is no because when you install Windows 10 the hardware configuration is used to generate the activation hash which is stored on Microsoft's servers now which is different from how it used to work. Because the hash is not locally stored on your end, and it must be created to lock in the free upgrade offer before July 29th, that means you have to actually install the OS on a given machine (but you can skip the key entry during the installation and then put the Windows 7 key in when you attempt the activation once online - you don't have to actually install then upgrade to 10 anymore).
>>55298163
>W10 activation is Uefi/bios bound
No, it's not, as just explained above.
>>55298183
Does this mean I lose all my free Windows 10 upgrades when upgrading/changing hardware (motherboard)?
Or can I then reuse the Windows 7 key I used for the first installation/upgrade on the old hardware again (with possible MS-call for activation)?
>>55298228
Yeah, just give your 7 key when you switch motherboard or transfer it to another pc and it should activate
