About this tag
Discussions about upgrade licenses for Windows often focus on activation, transfer, and licensing rules. Users ask whether an upgrade license can be moved to a new SSD, how to back up activation, and whether it requires giving up a previous Windows version. The tag covers scenarios like upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8 with an upgrade license, and questions about dual booting with an OEM license versus an upgrade license. Key themes include activation backup, system image creation, and understanding the difference between upgrade, OEM, and retail licensing.
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    Windows 8 transfer wihndows 8 system to ssd

    I plan to get a ssd drive and run only windows with few other most useful software on it. I transfer only windows 8 system with system settings. can I make a image of windows system only, not whole hard drive? and how to backup activation. the windows 8 I have is a upgrade license I brought...
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    • activation backup image generation software ssd system settings system transfer upgrade license windows 7 windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. catilley1092

    Windows 8 Question about OEM licensing & dual boot

    Having used Windows 8 CP on both my desktop & notebook, there's no doubt as to my decision to purchase, as I love the OS. For all intents & purposes, it's already become my default Windows install on my desktop, having purchased a separate IS for it. What I want to know is this: If I were to...
  3. whoosh

    Windows 7 family pack supplies running low !

    Link Removed - Invalid URL Copies of the Windows 7 Family Pack, which includes three upgrade licenses for Link Removed - Invalid URL, are becoming harder to find in the United States, both in retail stores and online. The offer, announced by Microsoft in July and offered for $150, was said...
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    • family pack supply shortage upgrade license windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows News