win 10 s/n needed

[bmwjohn]

Hi:
trying to upgrade 2 thinkpad l-412, putting 256 ssd in, increasing RAM from 4gig ddr3 to 8 gig ddr3. Originally had win7 pro, w/coa, can upgrade to 32 bit win 10, but need to go to win 10 ultimate w/64 bit. have w10 cd which will upgrade to 32 bit and not recognize full 8 gig or at least not appearing to use. anyway need some kind of serial number key that ends us with w10 ultimate? or 10 pro and recognize all memory. Lots of COA legit around here, but just doesn't click. Thoughts? spare s/n we can use? we have legit coa's. Thanks!

p.s. these are 2 L412'S I purchased for 2 younger teen age brothers (2nd cousins) (hoping they upgrade their STEM skills...case, computer L412 I-5 2.4 256g SSD, 8 gig ddr3 all just installed, hopefully gives them several years use into college (Purdue engineering, I hope) running close for Christmas gifts.

 

[JustinH]

you should be able to download the isos from microsoft and use your key for x64. There are not separate keys for that.

 

[wkcars]

You can't upgrade from 32bit to 64bit, you have to do a clean install. You can use the windows 7 keys you have to activate windows 10.

 

[skyactiv]

Why would anyone start out at Purdue with a SEVEN year old laptop? For one, the resolution on those old laptops are Crummy with a capitol C. 1366X768 resolution is horrible if your into schematics, engineering and the like.

 

[redhat]

Yes, I'll add to what wkcars said.

An update to the downloadable media/installer from Microsoft last November allowed the use of 7 and up product keys to activate Windows 10, that is for your respective edition.

However, if that doesn't work, I'd recommend obtaining a Windows 7 Professional x64 installation CD (can usually find these with HP, Dell, Lenovo, etc. Business class PCs. Install the OS clean, the install will complain about not seeing the respective OEMs checksum from the motherboard. Activate the OS with the key on the laptop's COA. Then go through the Windows 10 update.

You may need to update to Windows 10 via the extended update window due to those with accessibility issues.

 

[bmwjohn]

well, they need to have something NOW. I think an I-5 8 GIG 256 g ssd is relatively modern and durable. IF they go to Purdue in engineering or related and this is too obsolete then I will probably generate funds for better if needed. I started with an Apple II before they had ANY personal computers sold in Indiana, and went to the first computer store that opened, downtown Lafayette by the courthouse and Sgt. Prestons, owners (rich kids) were traveling in tourist friendly Afghanistan, meetings were held, data exchanged on Radio Shack tape recorders, last person out the door locked up, if you bought anything you guess what it cost, put check under cash register, honor system, as all us computer people would NEVER do anything unethical to fellow computer men...Anyway, I know how fast computers change.

 

[wkcars]

Originally Posted By: bmwjohn
well, they need to have something NOW. I think an I-5 8 GIG 256 g ssd is relatively modern and durable. IF they go to Purdue in engineering or related and this is too obsolete then I will probably generate funds for better if needed. I started with an Apple II before they had ANY personal computers sold in Indiana, and went to the first computer store that opened, downtown Lafayette by the courthouse and Sgt. Prestons, owners (rich kids) were traveling in tourist friendly Afghanistan, meetings were held, data exchanged on Radio Shack tape recorders, last person out the door locked up, if you bought anything you guess what it cost, put check under cash register, honor system, as all us computer people would NEVER do anything unethical to fellow computer men...Anyway, I know how fast computers change.


The laptops are more than enough for engineering school. and usually colleges have deals with microsoft to get students free software through the school usually includes windows, visual studio, sometimes ms office. check with the school or school's website before buying any software and engineering schools usually have deals to get students software they use in class free or at student discounted prices.

 

[bmwjohn]

we need the software now, and engineering school is several years down the road. I had hoped to get the software installed and under their Christmas tree TOMORROW. IU have pretty good deals, Purdue not so good.