Hello this is my first post so "Hi!".
I've read on Wikipedia that the Windows 10 free upgrade will offered to all users of "consumer editions" of Windows 7 and 8.1. I'm currently at a stage where I need to do a fresh install of Windows 7 but do not have a recovery disc. Does the "consumer edition" bit mean that if I buy a cheap OEM copy of Windows 7 off of EBay I won't be entitled the free upgrade? Am I right in thinking that the same would apply to discs/licences "intended for distribution with a refurbished PC"?
Thanks in advance
It's not clear yet, but I guess that any legal copy of Windows 7/8/8.1 will be eligible.
Haha I suppose MS is unlikely to be too clear about ways to save money.
Thanks for the reply
If you currently have a license to run Windows 7, you don't need to buy a copy - you can download one for free from Digital River.Hello this is my first post so "Hi!".
I've read on Wikipedia that the Windows 10 free upgrade will offered to all users of "consumer editions" of Windows 7 and 8.1. I'm currently at a stage where I need to do a fresh install of Windows 7 but do not have a recovery disc. Does the "consumer edition" bit mean that if I buy a cheap OEM copy of Windows 7 off of EBay I won't be entitled the free upgrade? Am I right in thinking that the same would apply to discs/licences "intended for distribution with a refurbished PC"?
Thanks in advance
Awesome thanks, you saved me £££!
You'll be able to upgrade to Win10 from the Windows Store.If you currently have a license to run Windows 7, you don't need to buy a copy - you can download one for free from Digital River.
I think the digital river downloads are no longer available.
Yeah, they got yanked a while back.I think the digital river downloads are no longer available.
I agree.. the only way to get a valid copy is via MS.I think the digital river downloads are no longer available.
Oh well. Thanks for the advice,
