Does free Win10 upgrade the product key or just the OS on that one system?

[Denyzn]

I have a full copy of windows 7 home that I am not using on any PCs at the moment.

My question is, should I install it on a computer and go through the windows 10 upgrade while it's still free. Will this change my win7 product key into a win10 key for possible later use?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your hardware profile is your windows 10 key after upgrade.

Windows 7 key will be invalid after 30 days.

 

[Rabmac]

As far as I am aware, upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 (you will get Windows 10 home edition based on your Windows 7 version) converts your key to a windows 10 one. However, it is possible to go back as long as you do so within 1 month, after that I believe you are stuck with Windows 10.

WHen you upgrade to Windows 10 you are not given your product key but you can use tools to find it. Produkey should do the trick: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

That being said you don't need the product key if you reinstall Windows 10 on the exact same PC because it will register the OS when the installation completes.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Win 10 has no real product key , your hardware profile is your new key and can't be transferred to another setup.

 

[Denyzn]

So essentially if i were to "upgrade" my full copy of windows 7 it would be downgraded to an oem version of windows 10 and my full windows 7 license would be voided. What a deal ... /s


Thank you for your answer

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Basically yes , because it's not transferable.

Full windows 7 license would be voided ,......Yes if you stayed with 10 more than 30 days.