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That was true for the initial release, but since Insider build 10565 (public version 1511 or later)....
Clean Install Windows 10 Directly without having to Upgrade First | TutorialsMicrosoft said:
I can't imagine paying near $200 for a "full retail" version when the OEM version is only $140.
So what if I'm not allowed to transfer the license? I never do anyway.
So what if I cannot reinstall on another computer? I never do anyway.
Save the $60. Easy.
Many do need the transferability of a retail license. Motherboards do fail. Some like to upgrade hardware every few years when the latest and greatest is released.
Personally, I have all branded computers at this time and if a board dies I just replace the entire machine with something newer. I lost my love of building years ago.
Hey Bree!
I just realized that my Family 3-Pack of Windows 7 is an Upgrade version. I used it to upgrade XP rigs to 7.
Does that change the math here? Can you use an upgrade of an upgrade license?
That'd be something.