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Hi,
I have Windows 7 computers upgraded to Windows 10 for free because, as we know, it is free until July 2016.
My question is what happens if your computer hard drive is replaced after July 2016.
Thanks.
I have Windows 7 computers upgraded to Windows 10 for free because, as we know, it is free until July 2016.
My question is what happens if your computer hard drive is replaced after July 2016.
Thanks.
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I believe MS will allow you to re-activate Windows 10 as many times as you want until July 2016.
My question is what happens after July 2016 when "FREE" upgrade period is over.
My question is what happens after July 2016 when "FREE" upgrade period is over.
"I believe MS will allow you to re-activate Windows 10 as many times as you want until July 2016." - no, not until July 2016 but forever, until that device dies (its hardware dies). Question is: what happens if we exchange single components like the hard drive. (3rd time): MS has not documented that as of today.
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Thanks for the information.
You are very welcome and I was happy to help.
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Windows 10 is a personal computer operating system featuring the "universal application architecture" (UAP); apps can be designed to run across multiple devices with nearly identical code, including PCs, tablets, smartphones, embedded systems, Xbox One, Surface Hub and HoloLens. Windows 10 also includes a virtual desktop system, a window and desktop management feature called Task View, the Microsoft Edge web browser, support for fingerprint and face recognition login, voice-based search (Cortana), new security features for enterprise environments, and DirectX 12 and WDDM 2.0 to improve the operating system's graphics capabilities for games.
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When I get a new hard drive, for example, should I install Windows 7 (that came with the computer) and seek Windows 10 upgrade? What is the procedure of restoring Windows 10 without the original Windows 10 DVD or Windows 10 on Restore partition on the hard drive?