Definitive Answer: Is the free upgrade really expired?

Kari said:

I do not do legacy versions. I have tried to get you guys to understand how it works in current, stable official release of Windows 10.

But: even if we talked about 1511, it too has the license (even the product key one) stored digitally on MS activation servers and does not need a product key when upgraded because of that digital signature of the hardware.

If you don't do legacy ( making excuses IMHO) then why did you even bother replying to my post?

NavyLCDR said:

And that simply was not true with all editions of version 1511 of Windows 10. That isn't too difficult for anyone to understand.

Exactly my point! But you know who, can't ever admit to making even a small mistake.

Kari said:

I do not do legacy versions. I have tried to get you guys to understand how it works in current, stable official release of Windows 10.

But: even if we talked about 1511, it too has the license (even the product key one) stored digitally on MS activation servers and does not need a product key when upgraded because of that digital signature of the hardware.

So how do I upgrade the current install that says "not activated"? The one that was already activated on that PC.