So, if I see 'Windows is activated with a digital license', why is that NOT a free license? YES, I know the answer, but that IS what people are going to ask. That is the same exact wording it has on a new computer that has Win 10 from the factory. The confusion lies in the fact that when a Win 7 system is upgraded from the Microsoft site to Win 10, it activates and in Windows 10, it says, 'Windows is activated with a digital license'. By upgrading you are activating the machine, you are not licensed for it though.' 'Bear in mind, activation is not the same as licensed. By upgrading you are activating the machine, you are not licensed for it though. This is a topic that repeats itself over and over - yes it still works, but legally you are not covered to do this.īear in mind, activation is not the same as licensed. If you didnt accept the offer back when it was originally free, you don't have the rights to upgrade it free of charges now. Just because you can, does not make it legal.Īll of your previous machines would need licenses too - you cannot omit that simply because the upgrade still works. However, it still works just the same as it did when Windows 10 first launched, as I've done it successfully on lots of other machines. Officially you're right, they don't advertise the free upgrade anymore.
