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How do I transfer Win7 Pro to different computer running Win 10?
I have purchased a new computer that came with Windows 8.1. I upgraded the new computer to Windows 10. My old computer has Windows 7 professional. I understand that if the existing OS is 7 pro that your windows 10 will be upgraded to the professional version of 10.
Given that I won't be using the retired computer much, I want to move the pro edition to the new computer. I have an installation disc for Windows 7 pro that is labeled
OEM System Builder Pack Intended for System Builders ONLY.
It installed on my retired computer fine - upgraded from Vista.
Should I uninstall Windows 7 pro from the retired computer? Will it revert back to vista? Then can I upgrade Vista to Windows 10? Can I upgrade the retired computer from 7 pro to 10 pro, then try to install 7 pro on the new computer? Would that activity nudge the new computer to 10 pro? Maybe with a warning that 7 pro will be uninstalled from the old computer?
What's the best way to proceed - or should I leave well enough alone and upgrade 7 pro to 10 pro on the retired computer? I'd prefer to have the 10 pro on the new computer, but don't want to get into a situation where either computer is left without an OS!
Thanks for your advice.