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I need to upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 on a laptop. The problem is that I want to repartition my hard drive. Currently I have two partitions and I want to combine them. If I just update to win10, it will stay as it is, with all the files.

I can also install it from windows image from bootable usb and reformat my hard drive there. Although I don't know which license code to use for installation then. I tried entering the code from System Info in Windows 10 fresh installation, but it rejected it

Can I look up the licence code in the system info and use it to reinstall Windows 8.1 fresh and then upgrade? Or what's the optimal solution?

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  • Perform the upgrade then reparation your HDD. Once you upgrade Windows 10 will automatically activate if asked for a key just hit "skip"
    – Ramhound
    Commented Aug 15, 2015 at 15:13
  • @Ramhound so install update to win10 from windows update centre and then partition? Can I even do that with OS installed?
    – akalikin
    Commented Aug 15, 2015 at 15:15
  • Yes you can do it with OS already installed. It will recognize your computer from when you did the upgrade. See How to Clean Install Windows 10.
    – martineau
    Commented Aug 15, 2015 at 15:39
  • @akalikin Please read me full comment I already addressed your follow up question
    – Ramhound
    Commented Aug 15, 2015 at 16:02

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