Build system on Windows 7 (not genuine) and then pay for Windows 10?

[zeph_yr]

Hi guys. I'm currently rebuilding a system that currently has genuine Windows 10 on it. I'm swapping out the hard drive for an SSD and putting in a new motherboard and processor as well, so I need to reinstall the OS. I have a Windows 7 OEM disc, but its product code has already been used. I'm wondering if it's possible to install Windows 7 without activating it, and then pay for and download Windows 10.

 

[USAFRet]

You're making this way too complicated.
Just buy Win 10 and install it.

 

[McHenryB]

Obviously the OP is trying to circumvent the process of buying the OS. In other words, they are asking for help to pirate it.

 

[zeph_yr]

I would like to install it today instead of waiting for a Windows 10 OEM disc to arrive in the mail. And no, I'm not trying to pirate it.. Read my original post.

 

[USAFRet]

I would like to install it today instead of waiting for a Windows 10 OEM disc to arrive in the mail. And no, I'm not trying to pirate it.. Read my original post.

Upgrading from 7 to 10 will require that the existing Win 7 be valid and activated.
You can't upgrade from a non-activated Win 7, and apply a valid Win 10 license later.

You could buy Win 10 online from MS, and get the relevant license key via email. Today. Don't have to wait for something to arrive int he mail.

 

[zeph_yr]

I would like to install it today instead of waiting for a Windows 10 OEM disc to arrive in the mail. And no, I'm not trying to pirate it.. Read my original post.

Upgrading from 7 to 10 will require that the existing Win 7 be valid and activated.
You can't upgrade from a non-activated Win 7, and apply a valid Win 10 license later.

You could buy Win 10 online from MS, and get the relevant license key via email. Today. Don't have to wait for something to arrive int he mail.

Thanks! This is what I was looking for.