If you have a Windows 7 or 8 Home license, that will only work for Windows 10 Home. Windows 7 or 8 Pro only work for Windows 10 Pro. If using a Windows 7 or 8 key works for activation, a digital license will be issued to you.
Will windows 8 work on windows 10?
Yes it works. Starting with the November update, Windows 10 (Version 1511) can be activated using some Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 product keys. During the free upgrade, you can use a valid Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 product key to activate Windows 10 (Version 1511 or higher).
, hi ajna FX, you can clean install Windows 10 onto your new PC and use your Retail Windows 8 Product key to activate Windows 10, there will be no problem, whether you had already upgraded to Windows 10 or not.
How do I install Microsoft Works 8 on Windows 9?
You will have to try to find an installer for Works 9 and then see if it will allow you to use the Work 8 key to activate it. Your other option is to use a “VM”, virtual machine, tool. In it you would install an older version of Windows than can run Works 8.
Can I install Windows 10 without a license?
Installing Windows 10 without a license will give you free access to Windows 10 for a month. It can be said that Windows 10 is not free as most people think, and you should buy a license or a product key to continue to use this operating system.
If you buy Windows 11 license keys, you will be able to use them for upgrades (Windows 10 -> Windows 11) or clean installations of Windows 11. I would encourage you to check your organization’s license agreement. If the reply was helpful please don’t forget to upvote and/or accept as answer, thank you!
The Windows 7 or Windows 8 genuine license you were previously running will be exchanged for a diagnostics key. Anytime you need to reinstall Windows 10 on that machine, just proceed to reinstall Windows 10.
Why is Windows 10 home not showing up on Windows 8?
Perhaps the wrong edition was installed on the hard drive. (as Andre suggests) If Windows 8 was pre- installed by the manufacturer then Windows 10 should probably be Windows 10 Home. If you type winver in Search and select the top result what is shown as the edition, Home or Pro.
Will WMDC work on Windows 10?
WMDC will work on Windows 10 with the following exceptions. WMDC will install on Windows 10 Home version but will not make the USB connection. WMDC can be installed on Windows 10 version 1607 and earlier with no issues.