![]() Don’t get a license: You can also install Windows 10 without entering a product key.Purchase a Windows 10 license: If you’re building your own PC and don’t yet have an operating system, you can purchase a Windows 10 license from Microsoft, just as you could with previous versions of Windows.Windows 10’s installer will pull the key from a chip on the motherboard. The manufacturer paid for a license and you can reinstall Windows 10 on the PC without entering the key. Buy a new PC with Windows 10: If your PC came with Windows 10 installed, it likely has a license key embedded into its UEFI firmware.A license associated with your PC is stored on Microsoft’s servers. ![]() So, if you upgraded when Windows 10 was released and downgraded shortly after, you’re still eligible to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Once you’ve performed the upgrade once, your PC has a Windows 10 license forever. You can also still install Windows 10 and enter a Windows 7 or 8 key in the installer to receive a free Windows 10 upgrade license.
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