What version of windows 10 is this?

[ALEXPREDATOR]

Hello, i recently went on the Microsoft website and downloaded the windows 10 installation tool. Upon installation it asked me what version of windows i prefer and the options were.
Windows 10
Windows 10 home single language
I picked "Windows 10". Now my question is, if i were to buy a product key how am i supposed to know if it'll be home or pro if it just says "Windows 10". Please help

 

[yeticorn]

Right click on Computer / My Computer and then Properties. There is a section called Windows Edition that will tell you what version you have.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

im not doing an upgrade. im doing a clean install on another pc. i cant open computer>properties during the installation process

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

i need help here. Anyone?

 

[Ceotase]

I suspect you have Windows 10 Home (multi language). since your only other choice was Windows 10 Home single language only.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

So when i purchase the product key i buy windows 10 home?

 

[Ceotase]

The downloaded would have indicated Windows 10 Pro, so Yes, It appears you have Windows 10 Home.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

One more question. Can i use a windows 7 product to activate windows 10?

 

[Ceotase]

If you are doing the free upgrade, it will auto activate. If you are not then you will need to buy a key.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

ok, can you send me a link to a windows 10 home key for under 30?

 

[Ceotase]

Just do a search for "buy Windows 10 home key". You may or may not get a genuine Microsoft license. purchase and download at your own risk.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

Where do i find a genuine key?

 

[Ceotase]

https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-10-Home/productID.319937100

 

[wildcard1978]

Or it will link directly to purchase windows 10 even after ya installed it ya can find it under any of Windows in setting or the got old Rick click my PC then properties heh

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

$120 for an OS. Isn't it better to buy the key for $30 on another site?

 

[wildcard1978]

Not when the key ya buy for 30 is either stolen or generated with a key generator then your taking chance of losing your windows activation

 

[Ceotase]

No, not if you want to stay within strict compliance with Microsoft licensing.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

is there a chance of the key working?

 

[USAFRet]

$120 for an OS. Isn't it better to buy the key for $30 on another site?

When you buy a 50" TV, do you buy it in the store for $500, or do you buy one, in a box that you can't open to verify, from some dude in the parking lot for $60?

Just yesterday here, there was a guy with one of those $30 license keys.
Won't let him reinstall and activate.
$30, and a lot of aggravation, down the tubes.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

Well, if the 30 dollar key is generated i can do that myself and spare those 30 dollars

 

[USAFRet]

Well, if the 30 dollar key is generated i can do that myself and spare those 30 dollars

And when it talks to home base at Microsoft, and returns 'not genuine'...

Bottom line - the OS costs what it costs. We'd all like it to be less expensive.
But it isn't.

 

[maxwellmelon]

I want to add back to the original issue as I recently did a windows 10 download, sorry for the backtrack.

when you start to install windows it is like the third thing it will ask you if you want to install "home" or "pro" the download from Microsoft contains both versions. make sure you select the version your key is for or u will have issues.

the option you are seeing is indeed if you want to download the multi language or single language version.

 

[Ceotase]

The "most cost effective" way for you to do it is to install Windows 7 with your existing genuine Key and then upgrade before July 29th.

 

[ALEXPREDATOR]

will this work? get on a windows 7 pc. do free upgrade. copy that windows 10 and paste it into an ssd? plug ssd into other pc. if i do this will i have windows 10 without having to use a key? or it wont work?

 

[maxwellmelon]

will this work? get on a windows 7 pc. do free upgrade. copy that windows 10 and paste it into an ssd? plug ssd into other pc. if i do this will i have windows 10 without having to use a key? or it wont work?

will not work windows will see the change in hardware and know that it doesn't match the hardware it was installed on.