If I create a new Windows instance using Windows 8, will I need to purchase a Windows 10 upgrade?

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by IanW2, Apr 25, 2017.

  1. IanW2

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    If I create a new Windows instance to replace my messed up version using Windows 8, will I need to purchase a Windows 10 upgrade given that, before, I did a free upgrade?
     
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2017
    IanW2, Apr 25, 2017
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  2. PaulChristopher@Parallels

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    Hi @IanW2, while you can no longer use the "Get Windows 10" tool to upgrade from within Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 virtual machines, it is still possible to download Windows 10 installation media from Microsoft and then provide a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key when you install it.
     
    PaulChristopher@Parallels, Apr 25, 2017
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  3. IanW2

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    Why would Microsoft make this available when Windows 10 is no longer free?
     
    IanW2, Apr 26, 2017
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  4. PaulChristopher@Parallels

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    Hi @IanW2, please check out this Microsoft article to know more about Windows 10 related article/posts.
     
    PaulChristopher@Parallels, Apr 27, 2017
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    Seems to work. I created a new Windows 8.1 instance and I was able to upgrade from the above link (It didn't have the edition selector when I requested the page from Windows). I guess the updater recognised my hardware's signature, even with a different sized hard disk.
     
    IanW2, May 15, 2017
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  6. Arun@Parallels

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    Hi @IanW2 , We are glad that your issue is resolved. Please reach us anytime for further assistance.
     
    Arun@Parallels, May 15, 2017
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