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I want to install Windows 10 (offered for free) on a separate partition (to dual boot), but it is only available for install through windows update if you are running Windows 7 or 8. I can, however, install Windows 10 Insider Preview on a separate partition on my hard drive. If I do this, will I be able to upgrade from the Win 10 Insider Preview to Win 10 (free through windows update)?

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  • The thing to remember is the free Windows 10 update applies only to Windows 7 and 8. So long as you keep that version installed you can update it, not the insider preview, to Windows 10. – snoopen Jun 13 '15 at 00:35

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You will be able to upgrade. I do not believe it will be free though. The Windows 10 Insider Preview is free, but an upgrade requires a purchase of Windows 7 or 8.1 according to the FAQs. Look under "How do I get my free upgrade?"

EDIT: I just found some more information. It has to be a system with a valid license of 7 or 8.1: link.

MC10
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  • What if I did this:

    Create System Image of Windows 7, Copy down product number of Windows 7, Partition the hard drive, Upgrade to windows 10 on current partition, Install windows 7 on second partition to dual boot, Enter product number of Windows 7. Would this make my win 7 key invalid when I try installing win 7 on the second partition?

     – electricviolin Jun 13 '15 at 00:04
  • If you want to retain your license for Windows 7, make sure to uninstall the product key. Then you should be able to install it and use it on another partition. – MC10 Jun 13 '15 at 01:22