SPD[_2_]
August 21st 15, 03:50 AM
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"ceg" > wrote in message
...
> Can Windows 10 be installed on XP if Windows 7 isn't installed yet?
>
> I have a Windows 7 retail box and license but I currently
> do NOT have Windows 7 installed - can I still update the
> WinXP laptop to Windows 10 using that Windows 7 box license?
>
> The laptop that had Windows 7 on it long ago was relegated
> to the dustbin, so, at the moment, there are no computers
> that are using the Windows 7 license (which was installed
> once prior on a different laptop).
>
> Given that the Windows 7 is a legitimate "retail" version,
> but, that it's not currently installed on any machine, is
> it possible to upgrade a WinXP to Win10 using that retail
> box license?
>
> Or, do I have to first install Windows 7 on the XP laptop,
> and then update that laptop to Windows 10?
>
>
"ceg" > wrote in message
...
> Can Windows 10 be installed on XP if Windows 7 isn't installed yet?
>
> I have a Windows 7 retail box and license but I currently
> do NOT have Windows 7 installed - can I still update the
> WinXP laptop to Windows 10 using that Windows 7 box license?
>
> The laptop that had Windows 7 on it long ago was relegated
> to the dustbin, so, at the moment, there are no computers
> that are using the Windows 7 license (which was installed
> once prior on a different laptop).
>
> Given that the Windows 7 is a legitimate "retail" version,
> but, that it's not currently installed on any machine, is
> it possible to upgrade a WinXP to Win10 using that retail
> box license?
>
> Or, do I have to first install Windows 7 on the XP laptop,
> and then update that laptop to Windows 10?
>
>