Will I be able to upgrade back to Windows 10 if I reinstall Windows 8.1?

Mastermmm

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I currently have Windows 10, which I received as a free upgrade when I had Windows 8 several months ago. Now, I have to wipe my hard drive, so I'll obviously be reinstalling Windows 8 once I have done so. Will it again give me the option to upgrade to Windows 10, or will I be forced to stick with the dreaded Windows 8?

Thanks!
 
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Yes.
Or, you could just install Win 10 clean. Your hardware is already registered at the mothership, so, if you are just reinstalling on the same hardware, it will activate no problem.

Mastermmm

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Although you didn't give any specifics on how to do this, it was pretty self explanatory, thanks!
 

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Go here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/home
Create your install media, either DVD or USB
Install on that drive, with only that drive connected.
 

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Thank you!