Windows 10 Product Key - Where to Purchase?

Lhtrans on 13/08/2016 - 02:24

Hi guys

Just seeking some advice as to where to purchase a key for windows 10. I've got a new PC rig coming and it has windows 10 loaded already, which I'm fairly sure isn't registered.

I've read before that I can purchase a key off reddit but I'm not sure how reliable that is.

How about eBay?

do you guys think something like this is worth it?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Windows-10-PRO-32-64-Bit-…

Thanks in advance OB

htrans

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Comments

  • Sage on 13/08/2016 - 04:01
    -4

    Use keygen.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/08/2016 - 06:35
    +6

    According to
    this you can download and run it indefinitely without a product key and with minimal limitations.

  • Colombian on 13/08/2016 - 09:12

    Install Windows 7 Pro from the CD that came with a Dell Laptop.
    Then use the upgrade to Win 10 according to this post Upgrade to Win 10

    • Stallion on 13/08/2016 - 11:40
      +1

      Also according to this ZDNet post its still available to upgrade via Windows Update

  • Stallion on 13/08/2016 - 11:37
    +1

    When you're logged into the machine in Win10 it will pop up saying your Windows is Genuine or not.

    If it doesn't it may be one of the following:-

    1. It is genuine
    2. It is under volume licensing / keygen / cracked.

    If you are that worried:- Go back to the "shop" that loaded it and ask if they installed an OEM version - these are usually cheaper than the retail versions but should match the retail versions in usability. OEM versions are only to be installed/purchased with new hardware.

    Win10 Pro OEM costs - $195 from MSY or $235 for a Retail version. (It's $299 from the Microsoft Store )

    • htrans on 13/08/2016 - 11:51

      Cheers @Stallion

      I'll give this a go when the rig comes.

  • nagel on 13/08/2016 - 13:57

    I don't think any shop is allowed to sell a PC with windows 10 that is not valid?

  • odgaf on 14/08/2016 - 21:03
    +3

    here is my method, ive done this several times when i build pc for people, visit www.ebay.de [germany]and search for windows 7 key, german ebay allows the sale of licence keys, you will find hundreds for sale, look for ones with multi language any region keys mostly around ten euros or less, about 12 dollars, pay by paypal like normal and you have a legitimate key for windows 7 any version you then simply install windows 7 and register it, then upgrade to windows 10, i should actually make a post about this just for windows 7, at 12 dollars and less its a bargain, there was another post recently explaining about microsoft extending the upgrade time for specific reasons ill try to find the post

    • htrans on 14/08/2016 - 22:18

      I'll definitely give this a go.

      Thanks!!

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