Installing Windows 10 from scratch

[Zeusano]

Hi guys,

I know there is this upgrade to Windows 10 icon on the bottom right of my Windows 7 screen but its not ready.

Besides, I prefer a fresh install rather than an upgrade so I came across: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 which allows you to download an ISO and burn to DVD and then do fresh Windows 10 install.

1 of the requirements are that I have a Windows product key of which I do have a Genuine one for Windows 7. Does that sentence mean I can use Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 product key and I can get Windows 10 for free as a fresh install or is it only free via the upgrade method and the fresh install needs a Windows 10 product key?

Cheers

Z

 

[Trouble]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

is it only free via the upgrade method and the fresh install needs a Windows 10 product key?

Yep.... that pretty much sums it up.

 

[Calab]

Try doing the upgrade. It will automatically update and then you can get the key with 3rd party software. That key should work for a clean install on the same PC.

Haven't done it myself, but this is how it's been explained to me.

 

[Calab]

OK so I am Creating My ISO right Now.
Question, Would this Allow/Work on another PC. or is it Locked into the One it was Installed on.???

From what I'm told, only on that PC.