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Can't believe that I can't chose the option without IE....( internet explorer ) I have just reinstalled all my apps....so guess I am stuck now....only thing I can think of is running the upgrade live or from disk, will this then put the full version on, or will updates eventually resolve it
thanks
PS when I did the live upgrade to Windows 10 I don't remember getting the 'N' choice it was 32 or 64 bit or both as I remember......but the ISO can be downloaded with these choices
All the 'N' version is that it comes without the media package and IE I think....it's still Windows 10 pro....
Will phone MS later and see if they can help....if not will have to start again.....but honestly don't remember having a choice of the 'N' version when doing the in situ upgrade from Windows 7 originally....which means Windows 10N can NEVER be used as a clean install after an upgrade
Following on from this Leeds me to another question.....I want to install Windows 10 on a fairly old PC, but intend doing a clean install as it currently has Vista on it....I have bought a Windows 7 PRO licence.. ( NOT 'N' )
So can I do a clean install of Windows 10 Pro FULL using the Windows 7 product key I have just bought.....or heaven forbid do I need to buy a Windows 7 Pro 'N' licence ??? the 'N' version is apparenlty better for older PC's
thanks
Last edited by reddwarf4ever; 02 Apr 2016 at 04:46.
The N and non N versions each use different Product codes. They are not interchangeable. Your digital entitlement is for the non N version, that's why your N version won't activate. You will have to reinstall the correct version. If your other Windows 7 is a non N, don't install the N version or you will be right back in the same situation you are now. The N version will not accept your regular 7 key.
Ok I downloaded the non 'N' version 64 bit , burnt a disk and booted from it...
instead ad of being offered an install I get a window with no device drivers were found make sure etc etc etc...
pis this to do with bios settings for boot..?
DVD or USB thumb drive? If thumb drive, make sure its plugged into a USB 2 port, not a USB 3 port.