I reserved my windows 10 on the wrong computer

Zaney2522

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I recently got a new computer and would like to install windows 10 on it, unfortunately my reserved copy is on my old laptop. is there any way to upgrade my new computer with the same reserved copy?
 

USAFRet

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Your new PC, assuming it has a valid activated OS, will have its own Win 10 Upgrade.
If it does not have an OS, you will need to purchase one.
 

firefoxx04

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I think any copy will upgrade fine. Ive reserved a handful of computers under the same name and email.

For Windows 8.1, windows update will offer to install Windows 10 for you. Just install all recent updates and it should start screaming at you to upgrade.

I do think it is a good idea to make an image of the machine before upgrading. I hated Windows 10. Use REDO BACKUP to make an image so you can roll back. The built in Windows roll back option is not that great.
 

Zaney2522

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I have a version of 7, but I dont have a product key. There's no way to upgrade if I dont?
 

USAFRet

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To Upgrade from Win 7 to Win 10, you need a valid license key for the Win 7.
 

Zaney2522

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Where can i buy a legit version?
 

USAFRet

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Where on the planet do you reside?
If USA, Walmart, Target, BestBuy, Amazon, Newegg...
 

Zaney2522

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Okay. How about g2a.com?
 

USAFRet

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You said "legit".
That is not "legit".
 

Zaney2522

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True. But is it trustworthy?
 

USAFRet

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Please tell us how you think 'not legit' means 'is trustworthy' ?
It isn't.

A Windows OS costs what it costs.
Read along in this recent thread: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2895818/g2a-legit.html