09-21-2016, 01:41 PM
Hi guys.
I have been given a used computer which has windows 10 home installed. This machine was a windows 7 installation which received the free windows 10 upgrade. (I'll refer as Computer A)
My old machine was also also a windows 7 installation, but pro. So I got upgraded to Windows 10 pro. (I'll refer as Computer B) both computers have different specs and are different makes.
Computer A is a newer more powerful PC than computer B.
On computer B I have my windows professional on an SSD Drive which I've also got backed up with Acronis true image 2016.
Here's what I'm planning:
I want to run Acronis true image's 'acronis dissimilar hardware' restore to the new machine. Although I know there are still potential compatibility risks etc my objective is to restore my windows pro backup onto computer B then do a fresh install of windows 10 pro afterwards.
Would this work? Or will Microsoft realise that computer B should be home version and not activate? I have the relevant genuine keys prior to free upgrade.
I have been given a used computer which has windows 10 home installed. This machine was a windows 7 installation which received the free windows 10 upgrade. (I'll refer as Computer A)
My old machine was also also a windows 7 installation, but pro. So I got upgraded to Windows 10 pro. (I'll refer as Computer B) both computers have different specs and are different makes.
Computer A is a newer more powerful PC than computer B.
On computer B I have my windows professional on an SSD Drive which I've also got backed up with Acronis true image 2016.
Here's what I'm planning:
I want to run Acronis true image's 'acronis dissimilar hardware' restore to the new machine. Although I know there are still potential compatibility risks etc my objective is to restore my windows pro backup onto computer B then do a fresh install of windows 10 pro afterwards.
Would this work? Or will Microsoft realise that computer B should be home version and not activate? I have the relevant genuine keys prior to free upgrade.
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