Windows 7 to 10

CraftKing77777 · Nov 25, 2015

Hey there wonderful people of Tom's Harware I have a question revolving around this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Windows-7-Professional-PRO-64-Bit-Full-Version-Upgrade-SP1-NEW-/371377370130?hash=item5677d0f412:g:F8wAAOSw7ThUkKtX

I'm going to be building a computer for the first time. Is there anything special about the OS I linked because in picture 2 it says it is intended for distribution with a refurbush PC, would I just be able to install it? I want Windows 10 but Windows 7 is a lot cheaper so I could just get Windows 7 and then upgrade to Windows 10 right? I don't intend on installing a disk drive in my new computer but I have a sata laptop one laying around. Could I just hook it up and duct tape it to the top of my case when I'm installing Windows and then take it off when I'm done? Also when I upgrade to Windows 10 will I be able to manually do it so I can disable all the secuirty crap or will I have to deal with that after installing Windows 10? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks!

Ubrales · Nov 25, 2015

One thing comes to mind - "Caveat Emptor!"

Buy Windows 7 or 10, from a reputable source like Newegg, Microcenter, Amazon.

USAFRet · Nov 25, 2015

Licensed software from eBay is never a good idea.
Win 7 Pro for $70 is REALLY not a good idea.

The OS is just as much a part of the PC as is the RAM/CPU/GPU/etc. You're not going to cheap out on those, are you? Similarly, don't cheap out on the OS.
Buy reputable, as noted above.

CraftKing77777 · Nov 25, 2015

USAFRet :

What would the risk be?

USAFRet · Nov 25, 2015

CraftKing77777 :

1. That it won't activate on your hardware.
2. That it becomes unactivated after a period of time.

CraftKing77777 · Nov 25, 2015

USAFRet :

Alright. Each license has 3 OS installations right? If this is true do you know where I could buy one with 1 use left from a repuative seller?

USAFRet · Nov 25, 2015

CraftKing77777 :

No, each license does NOT have "3 OS installations".
1 license, 1 PC.

There used to be a Family Pack, Reduced price for 3 PC's. That is long gone.

Ubrales · Nov 25, 2015

Each license has ONE use - Unless you buy a multi-license pack.

CraftKing77777 · Nov 25, 2015

I think I understand everything now, what about the questions I had about the upgrade from 7 to 10? Thanks so much to both of you guys!

Ubrales · Nov 25, 2015

After you install Win 7 and authenticate it, you will see an option for a free upgrade to Win 10. Then you can upgrade (free) if you choose to.

USAFRet · Nov 25, 2015

CraftKing77777 :

If you purchase a valid OS (Win 7 or 8.1) from a reputable seller, with a valid license key....yes, you can Upgrade that to Windows 10.

You can do the Upgrade either from a USB, DVD, or directly from the MediaCreation tool, downloadable from Microsoft.

CraftKing77777 · Nov 25, 2015

Thanks so much guys!

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