Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 10 using OEM version. Possible?


  1. Gurn Blanston
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    Upgrading from Win 7 to Win 10 using OEM version. Possible?


    I have four computers running Windows 7 that have to be upgraded to Windows 10. I have purchased the Win 10 System Builder OEM packages and downloaded version 1903 from MS.

    My question is am I able to upgrade to Win 10 from Win 7 with this version and keep all of my apps intact, or do I need a special upgrade version of Win 10?

    Or will I have to do a fresh install of Win 10 and reload all of my apps?
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  3. dalchina
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    Hi, here's how upgrading normally works:
    Upgrade to Windows 10

    And you can do that using an iso or a bootable Win 10 install disk, logging in first then running setup.exe from either the mounted iso or from the install disk.

    If your PC's have NOT yet been offered an upgrade to Win 10 via Windows Update, that suggests a compatibility issue.

    The tutorial shows the various upgrade routes given the license you currently have.
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  4. Bree
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    in addition Upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 for Free
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  6. SIW2
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    I have four computers running Windows 7 that have to be upgraded to Windows 10. I have purchased the Win 10 System Builder
    Oops. Maybe you can return them.
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  7. Gurn Blanston
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    SIW2 said:
    Oops. Maybe you can return them.
    Actually, I can use them for the new PCs that we put together in the shop at work.

    I hope the free upgrade works. You guys rock! Thanks.
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