“Is the Windows 10 Pro Creators Update - Windows item for $199.00 an upgrade to an existing Windows 10 OS only, or is it a complete OS install?”

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• This is the current Retail version of the product. The product that is offered for $50 less is the OEM version. Full version (Retail): - Includes transfer rights to another computer. - Can change the motherboard - 90 days of technical support - Doesn't require a previous qualifying version of Windows. OEM System Builder version: OEM versions of Windows 10 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following: - OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel - OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on - OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard - OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

  Answered by Golub 8 years ago

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• Complete OS install! You already own Windows 10, you can upgrade to Pro cheaper, but I wouldn't buy this if I were you. You'll get the Creator's update soon, if you have not already.

  Answered by Alex 8 years ago

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• I have absolutely no idea and I am wondering the same, but since the creators update is free for everyone who has a Win10 installed on their computer then this should be a complete OS install. In any case, I wouldn't purchase this product. Just buy Windows 10 Pro, install it on your computer, and then download the fall creators update for free. If my hunch is right, then the extra cost here is just for convenience so you won't have to download a huge update overnight, but is it really worth $50 more? I don't think so. Just pick either one of the products I linked below, but make sure you know if you need 64-bit or 32-bit as they are two different things. Hope this helps a little.

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    Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro (64-Bit) - Physical - English

    Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars with 181 reviews

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    Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro (32-Bit) - Physical - English

    Rating: 3.3 out of 5 stars with 16 reviews

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  Answered by Ryyy 8 years ago

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• complete.

  Answered by goldwinger 8 years ago

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• complete version.

  Answered by goldwinger 8 years ago

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