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1435846 2017-05-29 09:10:00 Can I still install 'FREE' Win10 from a Win8 notebook ?

Still available?
bk T (215)
1435847 2017-05-29 10:02:00 As of two weeks ago you could. You are 100% better off installing fresh.

Some say there's a "workaround" to upgrade using the existing OS, but you often get problems upgrading from one OS to another. This has been a majority cause of the problems.

If the Notebook doesn't have a Product Key visible, then its more than likely embedded.

When install onto a blank Hard Drive if it asks for the product key select I don't have one. You may have to select which version the W10 ( home or pro -- the same version as W8 has ) then when online it should activate. If you don't get the option to select the version or get asked for a product key then its already detected them.
wainuitech (129)
1435848 2017-05-29 10:22:00 Was going to post this before www.zdnet.com (This is only 3 Days old)

Thought wainui would be to answer as probably still doing upgrades

Look like best to upgrade first then do a clean install

Do a system image before playing
Lawrence (2987)
1435849 2017-05-29 14:20:00 As Wainui said, yes you can, but would also recommend a fresh install.
The media creation tool will get you the latest version.
CYaBro (73)
1435850 2017-05-29 21:20:00 Thanks. Will try it later today. bk T (215)
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