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The original poster recounts attempting to upgrade from Windows 7 back to Windows 10 after downgrading due to compatibility issues, but now being prompted for a product key despite having previously successfully upgraded. A responder clarifies that, since the Windows 7 version is pirated, the upgrade does not grant genuine status, and Microsoft does not allow free upgrades for pirated copies. The overall sentiment suggests that the upgrade will not resolve issues related to non-genuine Windows.
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MrSimbora

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Good evening

I had Windows 10 installed in my computer but due to some incompatibility issues with my mobile internet application I had to recover back to Windows 7. It's important to say that I have a pirated version of Windows 7 but seeing that I was able to update once, I thought I could do it again without any problems. Since the issue is now fixed, I tried to re-update to Windows 10 again but this time, it's asking for my product key, which I obviously don't have. Does Microsoft only allows me to update once or am I the one missing something? I did everything like the first time.

Thank you for your time
 

kemical

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Hi,
even though the upgrade was successful last time around you would have eventually discovered that your copy of Windows would still be non genuine meaning that certain apps won't work and activation issues.
The recent 'urban myth' that Microsoft was going to allow pirates to upgrade for free was simply that.. A myth and was unfortunately spread around by tech sites misinforming everyone.
So I'm afraid even if you get your copy of windows 7 to upgrade it will still be pirate.
 
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