Q: Can you use a Windows 7 product key to activate Windows 10 on a Mac?

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jackintyre.5

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Q: Can you use a Windows 7 product key to activate Windows 10 on a Mac?

The iMac is running El Capitan (10.11.3) and doesn't support a full Windows 7 download. Can you use a Windows 7 product key to install Windows 10 using an unused Win. 7 product key?

iMac, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on Apr 3, 2016 3:39 PM

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You can install W10 and have 30 days to activate. You can download W10 ISO from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/home . You may need to call Microsoft or use their online activation to get the W10 installation to accept W7 key.

Posted on Apr 3, 2016 3:49 PM

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Loner T Apr 3, 2016 3:48 PM in response to jackintyre.5
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Apr 3, 2016 3:48 PM in response to jackintyre.5

What is the year/model of your iMac? Depending on your model/year, W7 is supported. 2015 Macs do not support W7.

Please also see Install Windows 7 and earlier on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support .
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James1232 Apr 3, 2016 3:48 PM in response to jackintyre.5
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Apr 3, 2016 3:48 PM in response to jackintyre.5

Yes you can use your windows 7 product kettle activate Windows 10. But only if it unused
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jackintyre.5 Apr 3, 2016 3:44 PM in response to Loner T
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Apr 3, 2016 3:44 PM in response to Loner T

Late 21.5 inch 2015 iMac (10.11.3)
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jackintyre.5 Apr 3, 2016 3:48 PM in response to James1232
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Apr 3, 2016 3:48 PM in response to James1232

Ok, thanks.
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Loner T Apr 3, 2016 4:29 PM in response to Loner T
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Apr 3, 2016 4:29 PM in response to Loner T

You can also try the suggestion from James1232 and check if the W10 will accept the W7 25-character key. It has not worked for me in the past.
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Apr 3, 2016 3:49 PM in response to jackintyre.5

You can install W10 and have 30 days to activate. You can download W10 ISO from https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/home . You may need to call Microsoft or use their online activation to get the W10 installation to accept W7 key.

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