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I want to install Windows 10 (offered for free) on a separate partition (to dual boot), but it is only available for install through windows update if you are running Windows 7 or 8. I can, however, install Windows 10 Insider Preview on a separate partition on my hard drive. If I do this, will I be able to upgrade from the Win 10 Insider Preview to Win 10 (free through windows update)?
electricviolin
Posted 2015-06-12T22:43:35.073
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You will be able to upgrade. I do not believe it will be free though. The Windows 10 Insider Preview is free, but an upgrade requires a purchase of Windows 7 or 8.1 according to the FAQs. Look under "How do I get my free upgrade?"
EDIT: I just found some more information. It has to be a system with a valid license of 7 or 8.1: link.
MC10
Posted 2015-06-12T22:43:35.073
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What if I did this:
Create System Image of Windows 7, Copy down product number of Windows 7, Partition the hard drive, Upgrade to windows 10 on current partition, Install windows 7 on second partition to dual boot, Enter product number of Windows 7. Would this make my win 7 key invalid when I try installing win 7 on the second partition? – electricviolin – 2015-06-13T00:04:11.557
If you want to retain your license for Windows 7, make sure to uninstall the product key. Then you should be able to install it and use it on another partition.
– MC10 – 2015-06-13T01:22:31.523
The thing to remember is the free Windows 10 update applies only to Windows 7 and 8. So long as you keep that version installed you can update it, not the insider preview, to Windows 10. – snoopen – 2015-06-13T00:35:58.113