Any Way To Remove Linux From An Older PC & Replace With Windows?

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  1. thomaseg1
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    Yes, it should.
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  3. Ztruker
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    You will need a Windows 10 Installation key that you will have to purchase. There is no upgrade path from Vista so even if you have the Vista key on a printed label on the laptop it won't be of any use with Windows 10.

    Windows 10 will ruin for awhile but eventually it will not and will be unusable until it is activated which means you will need a key.
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  4. win10user1023
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    thomaseg1 and Ztruker,

    Thank you both for your useful ideas, especially thomaseg1 for sticking with me in this issue!
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  6. jimbo45
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    Windows / Linux : Arch Linux
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    Hi there
    If you have a W7 license anywhere (Home, Pro, or Ultimate) use that key - the Free update mechanism is still working !!!!!!!!

    I created a brand new W10 installation yesterday with a W7 key donkeys years old -- and W10 still activated.

    (W8/W8.1 keys still OK too I think).

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  7. win10user1023
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    hi jimbo,

    Thanks for the suggestion. I will look around. I may have the Win 7 disc and key, but I am not sure.
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