Conflicting information both here and elsewhere online. I can't figure out what's fact or fud.
I have a retail, store bought copy of win 7 pro. If I take advantage of the free win 10 upgrade offer, do I get a retail copy of win 10 or effectively an OEM copy of 10 tied to the hardware hash of this computer? I personally don't think trading a retail 7 license (one that can be moved around and reused) is a fair trade for an OEM 10 license (even a free one). I'd rather just buy a new retail 10 license...
Additionally, "they" say that after a month, my 7 key is invalidated. What does this mean? Will it no longer activate via any means? I mean, there's "it won't activate at all" and there's "it'll work but you're not supposed to" Anyone know which way it is?
I have a retail, store bought copy of win 7 pro. If I take advantage of the free win 10 upgrade offer, do I get a retail copy of win 10 or effectively an OEM copy of 10 tied to the hardware hash of this computer? I personally don't think trading a retail 7 license (one that can be moved around and reused) is a fair trade for an OEM 10 license (even a free one). I'd rather just buy a new retail 10 license...
Additionally, "they" say that after a month, my 7 key is invalidated. What does this mean? Will it no longer activate via any means? I mean, there's "it won't activate at all" and there's "it'll work but you're not supposed to" Anyone know which way it is?