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    Windows 10 upgrade from 8.1 vs. Preinstalled?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by PsylentStorm, Jul 24, 2015.

  1. PsylentStorm

    PsylentStorm Notebook Consultant

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    I'm just curious if there are any pros or cons from getting a laptop with Windows preinstalled versus getting a laptop with Windows 8.1 and upgrading to Windows 10 when the time comes.
     
    PsylentStorm, Jul 24, 2015
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  2. donads

    donads Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, as far as I know when you upgrade, your license gets upgraded as well, so you can always make a clean install of W10 after upgrading from 8.1.


    Edit: Regarding the advantages of a clean install, unless your current OS is bloated, it shouldn't make that much difference.
     
    donads, Aug 21, 2015
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  3. Spartan@HIDevolution

    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    I wouldn't touch any computer that has its OS upgraded. Leaves a lot of errors behind 90% of the time that may cause the laptop to not function properly.

    You have 2 choices really:

    1) If you are tech savvy, then get it, upgrade to Windows 10 so your key gets upgraded. Then format and do a clean install using that same product key.

    You will need to Google for a tool that displays your current product key and write it down somewhere safe.

    For getting the Windows 10 Installation media to create a USB Flash Disk or burn it on a DVD, use:

    Windows 10 Download

    2) If you are not tech savvy and do not want headaches, then just choose a laptop that already comes with Windows 10
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Aug 22, 2015
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  4. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Then read a few of the threads here on W10 to see if it's really the right OS for you. Remember nothing is Free in life...there is always a price...sooner or later.
     
    toughasnails, Aug 23, 2015
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