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Colin320
Nov 23, 2021Copper Contributor
What happens if I update to 11 from 10 if I'm still using free 10
Hi everyone / Anyone. I bought a new pc just a few months ago and stuck with free Win 10 as I knew I was going to upgrade to 11 but now that it's here and been offered in the updates I have checked a...
Anonymous
Nov 23, 2021
Hello
If you bought a new computer with Windows, I think you have a digital license, so if this computer meets the requirements for Windows11 - you can upgrade to a higher version for free.
Colin320
Nov 23, 2021Copper Contributor
Deleted Hi, thanks for replying. technically it was a custom build music pc, so just a generic copy from the MS site. It has the activate windows watermark, so it's not even classed as home / Pro edition.
I can get a cheap win 10 home licence if necessary but just thought if i don't have to i wouldn't.
- AnonymousNov 23, 2021Activate the system using your Microsoft account and buy a license for Windows - it will be all right!