My "IT Dept" is that PC, and my laptop. Can you pls answer my other question which was will the license that I have for my laptop suffice for my desktop if I wipe the desktop clean?

Wasn't exactly my question, although, I understand what you're saying. So, my only option is to wipe the disk clean, and buy Win10? OR... OR...if I already have a LEGAL version of Win10 for my...

I'm trying to beat the MSoft clock that runs out on 7/29 for the free upgrade to Win10. Wouldn't you know it, of all the hiccups I would get is the error saying "Can't update from Win 7 Server, or...