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The thread discusses upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10, focusing on game compatibility, particularly Minecraft and Steam games, with users confirming that most games work well on Windows 10. One user inquires about the process for reverting to Windows 7 and the compatibility of product keys after reinstallation. The conversation clarifies that the Windows.old folder and recovery options facilitate downgrading within 30 days, and it’s implied that Windows 10 runs most existing games smoothly, though some older drivers may cause issues.
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Hi, I'm considering upgrading to windows 10 from 7, but I'm a bit concerned about game compatibility/performance. I noticed minecraft has a windows 10 version, why doesn't the regular version work? Anyway I'd like to know what happens to my windows product key once I upgrade. I heard it would be easy to revert, but what if I need to reinstall windows? Will the product key work for 7 or 10? or not at all?
 

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Minecraft works fine in Windows 10. I haven't seen any games that don't work yet and I have a lot (almost 200) on steam. As for reverting back to Windows 7 it's a simple process.
  • Press WinKey + i
  • Updates & Security
  • Recovery
  • Click the Get Started button under the Go Back to Windows #
 

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Thank you for your answer Neemobeer, I'm happy to hear you haven't had any problems with your steam games. I guess minecraft's windows 10 version must be for tablets.
 

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Just to be clear, The Win-BT and Windows.old folders are required by the system to perform the rollback operation. After 30 days, Windows 10 automatically deletes these.

gabars said:
I guess minecraft's windows 10 version must be for tablets.
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I assume the 10 year old mouse drivers may have something to do with that as well?
 

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