📎 AI Summary:
The discussion revolves around whether a Windows 8 license purchased for an older PC can be used to install Windows 8 on a new PC. The original poster is unsure if their download is an upgrade or full version and worries about potential licensing issues. Respondents clarify that if the license is a full version, it can be used for a clean install on a new machine without problems, but if it's an upgrade, a licensed Windows 7 copy may be required first; resources are provided for performing a clean installation. Overall, the consensus is that a full Windows 8 license can be transferred and used on a new PC without invalidating the previous license.
O

Omega Supreme

New Member
Member details
Joined
Jun 19, 2015
Messages
2
Thread Author #1
I bought a pc a few years back before Windows 8 was released so it had Windows 7 but for $15 you could buy Windows 8. I paid the $15 but have never installed it...just kept using Windows 7. I just got another pc but it does not have Windows installed. My question is, will I be able to install the Windows 8 version that I bought for the old pc onto the new pc without any issues? Im afraid if I do that it might invalidate my old pc that has Windows 7 installed. Thanks for any help.
 

Sort by date Sort by votes
ussnorway

ussnorway

Windows Forum Team
Staff member
Member details
Joined
May 22, 2012
Messages
4,599
#2
If it is a stand alone installer then yes but for $15 I'd think it was only an upgrade and in that case you do need to have a licenced copy of 7 on the machine first... upgrade or not, should be cleary printed somewhere on the disc?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
O

Omega Supreme

New Member
Member details
Joined
Jun 19, 2015
Messages
2
Thread Author #3
Not sure if its an upgrade or not. It was a download. Im assuming if its an upgrade it will not install on the new pc correct? But if it is, it should install fine?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.