Windows 8 upgrade question.


  1. Posts : 68
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #1

    Windows 8 upgrade question.


    So, I think I'm eligible to buy the upgrade since I bought this OEM license that came with this laptop one month ago.

    Question is, if I purchase the upgrade from Microsoft, will I get another key to use? Or do I just need to use my Windows 7 Pro key to be used in the Windows 8 installation phase? Do I get the ISO copy so I can fully reformat my drive?
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  2. Posts : 2,240
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #2

    You'll get another key and you will have the option during the process to make an ISO copy and install from that. Which is what most of us here do.
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  3. Posts : 68
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    So if I get another key I can just 'discard' my existing key and sticker right, technically?

    One more, albeit silly, question. Since I get a blatant new key, how do I prove my ownership or authenticity of that new key?

    My old key came with a sticker, so it's unquestionable, but this one won't come with a sticker right?
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  4. Posts : 2,240
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #4

    Once you you go through the upgrade process you should receive a few emails with details and product keys. Print them out and save them.
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