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Windows 10 Upgrade Question

I am using Windows 7 Pro 64-bit.

Where and how do I get the .ISO image of Windows 10 from Microsoft? They're saying that it's a free update, even if you're using a pirated copy of Windows 7. I don't want to "Upgrade using there logo at the bottom right side of the screen".

Where's the ,ISO link from Microsoft? I can't find it and what product key do people use if they're using a pirated copy of Windows 7?

I'm looking for the FULL RELEASE on July 29th 2015. NO BETAS.
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Where are the ISO links from Microsoft?

So if you're upgrading from a pirated Windows 7 the Windows 10 will also be considered pirated?

How is one suppose to do a fresh install without a serial number? Even though Microsoft claims that it's a free upgrade to pirated copies as well?
"With Windows 10, although non-Genuine PCs may be able to upgrade to Windows 10, the upgrade will not change the genuine state of the license… If a device was considered non-genuine or mislicensed prior to the upgrade, that device will continue to be considered non-genuine or mislicensed after the upgrade.”

So basically if your are running a pirated version of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 you will have the ability to update the software to Windows 10 but will not have a legitimate copy of the software.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/faq
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@ TAPAN PATTANAIK

I want to do a clean fresh install of Windows 10 for a friend.

We found out that his Windows 7 wasn't genuine.

If I want to do a clean fresh install of Windows 10, during the install, what serial number do I enter to get it installed and activated?

What if there's no serial number provided with the pirated Windows 7?
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@nobus

Just put in the Product ID as the serial when installing Windows 10?

In the middle of the Product ID it has xxxxx-OEM-xxxxxxx-xxxxxx

Include OEM when putting the serial?

Will this Product ID also activate Windows 10?
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@ Lee W

Show me where with proof that Microsoft retracted saying they're not allowing non-genuine copies to be upgraded.
Show me proof they ever said it.
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AFAIK you need to upgrade from a prior Windows release first to be able to install fresh, and till yesterday there was no detail published about how to accomplish the latter,  so it might be just a rumor.