Microsoft: New Win10 Preview does not require a key to install

Computer Shop News: In the preview version of Win10 official version 10240, Microsoft basically provided the activation key, and at least changed it three times, although we often can't use it. However, in some cases, such as a new installation of some Windows 10 preview version, you will be asked to enter this information. However, in the future, users can install a newer version of Windows 10 Build, but internal participants must have upgraded to Windows 10 Build 10240 and activated the upgraded device.

@viceroy101 No, the Build now is not required to install a key. But the premise is that Build 10240 is installed on your computer and is activated.

— Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) August 22, 2015

Currently Windows 10 provides "no key" installation, but requires the device to be installed and activated. A copy of Windows 10, after which the user no longer needs to enter a string of 25-bit characters for a pure reinstallation, which is automatically activated when the system is connected to the Internet.

Build 10525 is the first build released after Windows 10 RTM. Some users have upgraded from RTM Build to Build 10525. Other users may perform dual system boot on the same device, or simply install it. , now you can achieve automatic activation.

But for users who install Build 10525 on a virtual machine (VM), Build 10525 will not be activated unless they already have an activated legal license on the virtual machine, for normal computer users. same. If you are an internal participant and are still running Build before RTM, now upgrade from older Build to 10525, such as upgrading from 10074 to 10525 installed on a virtual machine, Build will remain active.

For internal participants who fail to activate RTM after Build, you need to install a licensed version of Windows 7 or 8.1, then upgrade to Windows 10, then install 10525 on the virtual machine, or dual boot installation Activate the Windows 10 copy of the device to continue to participate in the test of Wave 2.