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"You will need a product key.." Isn't the update feee if you have bought Win8.1?

• wvenable 11y ago
  On the same page: "To upgrade for free, select Upgrade this PC now in the tool. You should NOT be asked for a product key during the upgrade process. "
  • insoluble 11y ago
    I have upgraded a couple of machines myself, and the key thing here is to choose the "Upgrade this PC" option on the downloader instead of having it create the installation media. By having it Upgrade using the automated procedure, there is no worry (as long as the host machine's Windows is already activated). Nevertheless, you will need to activate Windows 10 after install, which can be done Online or over the phone (talking to a computer). Also, be sure to choose the bit-depth that corresponds to your current Windows -- unfortunately there is no up-bitting (that I am aware of).