Windows 7 or Windows 10?

Discussion in 'General Software' started by 1031982, Dec 12, 2015.

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Stay with Windows 7 or upgrade to Windows 10

  1. Windows 7

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  2. Windows 10

    3 vote(s)
    75.0%
  1. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    It can be used with the installation media created by the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, right?
     
  2. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    What do you mean by 2015 nov?

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  3. ZuePhok

    ZuePhok Just Started

    I'm not sure if Microsoft has restored build 2015-11 to windows 10 media creation tool.

    build 2015-11 was pulled pretty soon after Microsoft released it via MCT last month (replaced with RTM).

    RTM doesn't accept win7/8 keys. you will need build 2015-11.
     
  4. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Why would they remove the ability to use Win 7/8 keys? This would force users to install Windows 7 / 8 and then upgrade to Windows 10. Seems like a lot of extra work for no reason...
     
  5. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I'm downloading using the media creation tool now to test. I didn't know MCT can download latest build.
     
  6. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    Interesting info, let me know the results Chai. Build 2015-11 is basically Build 1511?
     
  7. 1031982

    1031982 Just Started

    Not that it matters now. Windows 10 doesn't like a number of programs I use or my sound card. After spending three days trying to get it to work, I just reinstalled 7. On the plus side, 10 is registered to my computer so i can upgrade at a later date.
     
  8. ZuePhok

    ZuePhok Just Started

    @adrian: they didn't remove the ability. build 2015-11 was pulled from MCT.

    anyway I just googled and 2015-11 is now available again via MCT.

    @zy: yes 2015-11 is build 1511... hahahaha sorry for the confusion.
     
  9. PsYkHoTiK

    PsYkHoTiK Admin nerd

    If you don't have that build but already have Win10 activated for your machine, just 'skip' the enter product key part. Once you're on desktop, it should automatically activate itself.

    ...At least that's what it did for 2 machines of ours in the house... :)
     
  10. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    So in the future, if you upgraded on motherboard, you need a new key because there's no windows 10 key?
     
  11. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    Actually I just googled, it should be version 1511 not build 1511. :oops:
     
  12. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I have already download it, but there's no way to verify what I have downloaded. Any md5?

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  13. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    It's ok...
    I just downloaded and installed it using a Windows 7 key. :beer:
     
  14. peaz

    peaz ARP Webmaster Staff Member

    Anyone can just update to Windows 10 now. Even when upgrading from a... urm... hmm... "you know la"... Windows 7 install. :angel:
    It will validate itself after Windows 10 is installed.
     
  15. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Actually, do you guys know how Windows 10 knows when a Windows 7/8 PC has been upgraded before? Is the certification done on Microsoft's end, or do they insert a SLIC (or something similar) into the drive?

    Just wondering if I can swap out an old SSD for a new SSD after the upgrade, and install Windows 10 fresh.
     
  16. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Swapping ssd only should allow reactivation without issues.

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  17. PsYkHoTiK

    PsYkHoTiK Admin nerd

    Yeah, it should be fine. I reinstalled Win10 when I got my SSD. :)
     
  18. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    I think swapping the motherboard will be the issue?
     
  19. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    That's the question, isn't it? How are they certifying the SLIC or registration code for the system? And what kind of upgrade will require a recertification?
     
  20. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I don't think so, especially the older board. I don't think they have SLIC in them.
     

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