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New Build PC - Clean Install Windows 10 on unactivated PC
I am building a new PC from scratch and I have a Retail DVD of Windows 8.1 Pro that is currently not installed on anything. I had bought this DVD right after 8.1 came out, and installed it on another PC that had Windows 7 previously, but then reverted back to Windows 7. So not used for a few years.
Can I install Windows 10 Pro directly without installing and activating the Windows 8.1 Pro? I am hoping I will be able to use the Key from my Windows 8.1 Pro.
The tutorial talks about "activated" PC's. This PC will not have been activated previously.