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I have an old laptop that has windows 7 and is eligible for the free upgrade. I was wondering if there was a way to get that free download as an ISO and use it on another machine instead. Is this possible?
dukevin
Posted 2015-08-13T02:36:42.803
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The free upgrade is tied to the serial that came with the laptop. So legally speaking, no you can not do this. Please see the quoted text below.
Windows 10 Upgrade Offer is valid for qualified Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices, including devices you already own. Some hardware/software requirements apply and feature availability may vary by device and market. The availability of Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 devices may vary by OEM, mobile operator or carrier. Devices must be connected to the internet and have Windows Update enabled. Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update required. Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 enterprise offerings outside of this offer. To check for compatibility and other important installation information, visit your device manufacturer’s website and the Windows 10 Specifications page. Windows 10 is automatically updated. Additional requirements may apply over time for updates.
From here
Unfundednut
Posted 2015-08-13T02:36:42.803
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Still unclear though for Germany, as here software licenses cannot be bound to the hw. We can even reuse OEM licenses. – larkey – 2015-08-13T05:27:54.817
If your original license was a retail license then the upgrade license is a retail license. If it was a OEM license then the upgrade is an OEM license. You have the same rights either way. The free upgrade is a little different, that requires an activated copy of Windows, and only lasts until July 29 2016. The quoted text doesn't even conform what you said....which is wrong....check the EULA – Ramhound – 2015-08-13T12:44:31.147
Yes, if there is an activated Windows 7 or 8 installed you can upgrade for free regardless of which PC downloaded the installer package. MrStatic is incorrect. W10 Media creation tool here
– Moab – 2015-08-13T19:20:42.987