Windows 10: I know what I'm doing

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Serious Hardware/Software Crap > Windows 10: I know what I'm doing

macnbc: Dec 13, 2006; brb, time travelin'

Party Boat posted:

I'm wondering if they tie the hardware ID to your Microsoft account or something.

Apparently not. I haven't tried it myself but I've read about people upgrading using only local accounts (no MS account) and it still activating properly, even after clean install.

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macnbc: Dec 13, 2006; brb, time travelin'

LampkinsMateSteve posted:

I'm thinking of going for the upgrade, and maybe doing a clean install as well.

My motherboard does not have a Windows 10 drivers section. What do I actually need from this: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8P67_PRO/HelpDesk_Download/

And would the Win8.1 drivers work?

Odds are the 8.1 drivers will work. My mobo manufacturer (Asrock) never updated theirs for 10 but I've had no issues with any of their components. Most of the more common parts like onboard sound Windows will likely be able to automatically install drivers for itself anyway.

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