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Microsoft Windows 10 Professional OEM Download $59.99 at OzGameShop ($56.99 with code)

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Microsoft Windows 10 Professional OEM Download $59.99 at OzGameShop ($56.99 with code)
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TECH5

Keeping it short and simple…
Just got an email from Ozgameshop with the above deal.
For those who prefer to know the source of their software (not some iffy grey market or illicit sources), here's a deal with $239 off RRP.
Not a glitch or mistake as it's in the original email.

Use code TECH5 to get a further $3 off - credit to ETHGA

Description:
Code that allows either a full install of Windows 10 Professional or an upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Professional.

Windows 10 is so familiar and easy to use, you’ll feel like an expert. The Start Menu is back in an expanded form, plus your pinned apps and favorites are brought over so they’re ready and waiting for you. It starts up and resumes fast, has more built-in security to help keep you safe, and is designed to work with software and hardware you already have.

You can also upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro with this product, as well as a fresh install

The software comes with 2 download links to both 32 and 64-bit ISO images, which you can either extract to USB or burn onto a DVD. This is the FULL version download. It’s the most complete version available on the market with all the Windows 10 features included.

Windows 10 is so familiar and easy to use, you’ll feel like an expert. The Start Menu is back in an expanded form, plus your pinned apps and favorites are brought over so they’re ready and waiting for you. It starts up and resumes fast, has more built-in security to help keep you safe, and is designed to work with software and hardware you already have.

You`re already an expert.

Windows 10 is so familiar and easy to use, youll feel like an expert. The Start Menu is back in an expanded form, plus well bring over your pinned apps and favorites so they`re ready and waiting for you. It starts up and resumes fast, has more built-in security to help keep you safe, and is designed to work with software and hardware you already have.

Millions of people are already using Windows 10.

Computing Operating System Software Windows

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  • Coconut Water on 29/11/2016 - 18:45
    +6

    I was editing this deal, and you posted this deal one step earlier than me

    DON'T FORGET THE COUPON CODE TECH5, you will get $3.00 off

    • 3 on 29/11/2016 - 18:48
      +3

      Also ST01 for free shipping of your digital code! :D

    • swalloweda on 29/11/2016 - 18:55

      Updated… 30 seconds after I bought my copy. No $3 for sweets tonight :D

  • kudoz on 29/11/2016 - 18:49
    +12

    ah… I'd really like to know where they are supposedly getting legit OEM codes from that they can sell at this price and still make a profit…

    • mskeggs on 29/11/2016 - 18:51

      Agree, seems hard to credit.
      Maybe student version and a mix up in the description?

    • scuderiarmani on 29/11/2016 - 18:54

      I immediately thought dodgy. They'll probably always work, such is MS's desire to get everyone on Windows 10, but it's still doesn't make it right IMHO. Good for a second PC, or your parents yes…

      • worldwidehappiness on 29/11/2016 - 20:22

        I don't think morality is an issue given that we are talking about a MS product.

        • PainToad on 29/11/2016 - 20:29
          +4

          MS are making great strides lately. They are contributing heaps to open source.

    • obatem on 29/11/2016 - 18:55

      I was just thinking ? The best price I can see is DVD/USB copies at $150-170. I also thought there was a difference between a retail copy which is usually around that price and the OEM which are I thought for manufacturers. ?

      • llama on 29/11/2016 - 19:02
        +2

        I also thought there was a difference between a retail copy which is usually around that price and the OEM which are I thought for manufacturers

        The media that it is delivered on is not particularly relevant. It's about the type of licence. Retail LICENCE is owned by the purchaser, so you can transfer your Win10 to a new machine if you upgrade.

        OEM licence is digitally tied into the motherboard, as well as being a checksum of other significant components like CPU, Graphics Card, etc. SO, the licence stays with the machine. Microsoft does not issue OEM licences to software resellers.

        • obatem on 29/11/2016 - 19:09

          Interesting, thanks for the clarification. So if you are prepared to buy the OEM version which isn't technically supposed to be sold then may as well buy another key cheaper elsewhere? OR buy the legitimate retail copy.

        • llama on 29/11/2016 - 19:20
          +2

          @obatem:

          So if you are prepared to buy the OEM version which isn't technically supposed to be sold then may as well buy another key cheaper elsewhere?

          That's my take on it. If you are using a pirated key, there is no advantage in buying an expensive pirated key.

    • swalloweda on 29/11/2016 - 18:58

      I wondered the same, but reckoned OGS is a longstanding and legit business, Aus based, so if there are subsequent issues with the code there should be little issue getting a refund. Though I also used Paypal #beltandbraces

      • IceCreamBandit on 29/11/2016 - 19:02
        +8

        Aus based

        No. They are based in the UK…

        • swalloweda on 29/11/2016 - 19:07
          +1

          Really? I did not know that! They ship from Aus though? Can't remember when I last bought something that needed posting so not sure. Their Live Chat says 9:00 - 17:00 UK time so you're right evidently!

        • IceCreamBandit on 29/11/2016 - 19:13
          +2

          @swalloweda:

          They ship from Aus though?

          As far as I know all their operations is in the UK, and their stock sent from there too.

          They are well known and reputable so it's fine. I did spend a fair amount of money with them in the mid to late 00's on console games, back in a time when EB would gladly sell PS3 games at an RRP of $119.95 and OzGameShop had the same game for $60-$70 delivered. The packaging always had Royal Mail labels on it too. I think the business was directed towards us for that particular reason and hence the name "OzGameShop" to get our attention. :)

          Prices have since become more similar in recent years so I haven't bought anything from them for a while.

        • shmoney on 29/11/2016 - 19:38
          +3

          @IceCreamBandit: They send their stock to Australia and ship it with the Australia Post eParcel labels now. My past 2 orders with them over the year have been like this.

    • lostn on 29/11/2016 - 20:13
      +3

      If they're not legit, may as well go to play-asia where it's about half this price.

      • mskeggs on 29/11/2016 - 21:09
        +1

        OR the pirate bay where it is free?
        I don't see why spending money for a 'stolen' key is better than just taking one, in fact the reverse.

  • dono2 on 29/11/2016 - 18:50

    https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

    cheaper…………….

    • [Deactivated] on 29/11/2016 - 19:53
      +7

      and just as (not) legit!

      • lostn on 29/11/2016 - 20:13
        +1

        If they're both not legit, would you rather pay $60 for it or half that?

        • [Deactivated] on 29/11/2016 - 20:22

          exactly. Or just download a crack or steal a code off the side off someone else's PC, all the same really.

        • lostn on 29/11/2016 - 20:26
          +1

          @The Land of Smeg: I don't think the code on the side of a PC will activate. It's tied to that hardware.

          Downloading a crack will require something running in the background every time you boot that uses up a significant amount of system resources.

          It's better to have a key that activates.

        • [Deactivated] on 29/11/2016 - 20:28

          @lostn: technologically yes, ethically …

        • PainToad on 29/11/2016 - 20:32
          +4

          @lostn:

          significant amount of system resources

          Lol, no.

        • Agret on 30/11/2016 - 00:03
          +1

          @lostn: nah the "crack" just emulates a kms server (the enterprise key management system), activates Windows against itself then closes entirely. It uses about 100kb of disk space and probably less than 1mb of ram while activating. You can download a python script that emulates the kms server and run it off a router that has openwrt/ddwrt no worries, the resource requirements are very low.

      • dono2 on 29/11/2016 - 21:27

        How so?

    • niters on 29/11/2016 - 19:54
      +3

      I know some people have had positive experiences with that subreddit, but I've been done over twice now. After having to reload the system, it declared my key invalid the second time I used it. This happened with two different Win 10 keys.

      By the time it happened (about 6 months later), the user I bought them from had stopped responding to e-mails and messages…

      • lostn on 29/11/2016 - 20:14
        +3

        You aren't meant to enter the key again when you reinstall it. The activation is tied to the hardware (your motherboard). You shouldn't need to enter the key you got ever again.

        • [Deactivated] on 29/11/2016 - 20:22
          +1

          only for upgrades, retail Windows 10 keys don't save the motherboard fingerprint to the server.

  • maybeamacy on 29/11/2016 - 18:51
    +3

    Play-Asia has OEM codes for $35: http://www.play-asia.com/microsoft-windows-10-pro-3264-bit-o…

    I need a new key but how do I know they're not resold MSDN keys though :(

    • kudoz on 29/11/2016 - 18:53

      realistically the only way to be 100% sure is to buy from microsoft or a verified microsoft retailer…

    • AussieDaddy on 29/11/2016 - 18:53

      Hence why OP has said:

      For those who prefer to know the source of their software (not some iffy grey market or illicit sources)

      • maybeamacy on 29/11/2016 - 18:55

        So ozgameshop definitely doesn't resell keys from these sources with a markup?

        • kudoz on 29/11/2016 - 18:57
          +2

          no way to tell short of asking Microsoft directly or buying a key and asking microsoft to trace the chain of sale…

        • AussieDaddy on 29/11/2016 - 18:57

          Are you suggesting they do, or you're trying to find out whether they do such a thing or not?

          I never deal with them. Just referring to OP's message.

        • maybeamacy on 29/11/2016 - 18:58

          @AussieDaddy:

          I'm trying to find out, @Kudoz - if I do purchase a key can Microsoft actually verify it being legit? I'm just scared I'll end up with a blacklisted windows a few months in.

    • Baron-K on 29/11/2016 - 22:16

      I've bought 2 copies of windows from play-asia, one 2 years ago and one a few months ago, no problems so far. Infact the one a few months ago actually bought windows 7 (cheaper) and did the assistive technology upgrade to windows 10. (you 'd need to check if thats still do-able)

    • yanhaot on 04/12/2016 - 01:58

      I bought my copy from there. Any way to check my system whether it's MSDN?

  • bogan on 29/11/2016 - 18:57
    +3

    Anyone know if the key has to be activated within a certain time after purchase?

    • Lord_Sif on 29/11/2016 - 19:53
      +2

      Also wouldn't mind knowing, plan on building a PC but probably take a month or so.

  • CyberMurning on 29/11/2016 - 18:58

    Can we just give the store link to Microsoft Australia office and ask them to verify?

    • llama on 29/11/2016 - 19:04
      +1

      You don't need to. OEM cannot be sold retail, so thus these keys are technically dodgy.

      • scrimshaw on 29/11/2016 - 19:24
        +1

        If that's the case, then all these Aussie stores on Static Ice like PCCG, MSY, UMART and IJK are all selling dodgy OEM licenses?

        • shmoney on 29/11/2016 - 19:42

          MSY only sell OEM licenses with system packages, most likely the same with the other stores.

          OEM Softwares must be purchased with System Package

        • obatem on 29/11/2016 - 19:50

          MSY and UMART I know sell the official retail versions "boxed" as well for 130-150.

        • llama on 29/11/2016 - 20:15

          If that's the case, then all these Aussie stores on Static Ice(staticice.com.au) like PCCG, MSY, UMART and IJK are all selling dodgy OEM licenses?

          No, they sell licences as an Add-on when you purchase a system from them.

          It's Microsoft's licencing terms, not mine.

        • Blitzfx on 29/11/2016 - 21:15

          @moneybaby:
          I've read that some places overcome this by selling you a broken motherboard, which you just throw out afterwards.

      • bchliu on 29/11/2016 - 19:51
        +3

        "Technically" dodgy - only if installing on an existing system. These are perfectly legitimate when installing on a new system that has a new CPU and Motherboard.

        • llama on 29/11/2016 - 20:16

          These are perfectly legitimate when installing on a new system that has a new CPU and Motherboard.

          Sold at the same time, by the seller of the software :-)

      • lostn on 29/11/2016 - 20:18

        There's a difference between "dodgy" and "fake/stolen".

        A car that's been stolen is still a legit car that works and is an official product, not a fake or counterfeit.

        How the key was acquired I don't care. Only thing that matters is, will it activate, and will it stay activated? If it was an OEM key sold without a new system as it's meant to be, it's still a legit key. The means of purchasing/selling it just wasn't authorized. But I don't care about that as long as it's legit.

        • llama on 29/11/2016 - 20:23
          +1

          The means of purchasing/selling it just wasn't authorized. But I don't care about that as long as it's legit.

          I also share that view.

          Keep in mind - the key will either work or it won't work… so assuming that it activates, there is no way of knowing how long that will last. Let's assume that once activated, it'll stay activated.

          Which means that this price is NOT AT DEAL as a "legit" key that was "obtained in ways that are unknown" can be purchased elsewhere at a far lower price than this.

  • chingy213 on 29/11/2016 - 19:06
    +1

    How much times can i use 1 key?

    If i have 3 pcs at home, can i install it 3 times with the same key without getting banned or raising suspicion?

    • scrimshaw on 29/11/2016 - 19:11
      +1

      only once with Microsoft OS's.

      Even if you buy the retail version of MS Windows, you're only allowed to use it on one device, but it does not get tied to the system, so if your computer breaks down or you decide to upgrade it's parts, it can be re-used again.

      With OEM version of Windows, the license is permanently tied to that computer (motherboard) and cannot be transferred to another computer.

    • stellaaddicted on 29/11/2016 - 19:15

      As far as i know from personal experience, the key is locked to the motherboard so 1 to 1. That is why when your hdd dies just get yourself a new one plus an iso of win10 and during the install, ms will automatically validate the machine, get your key from their database and register the op system.

  • swalloweda on 29/11/2016 - 19:11
    +3

    Live chat at 8:30 Eastern Coast time if anyone wants to ask 'em. I'm tied up this evening (it's my BDSM Class)

    • Trantor on 29/11/2016 - 19:17
      +13

      BDSM - Bargains, Discounts, Sales and Markdowns?

      • mding on 29/11/2016 - 19:33
        -1

        bondage, discipline, dominance and submission

        • Trantor on 29/11/2016 - 19:34
          +14

          facepalm

        • llama on 29/11/2016 - 20:39
          +3

          bondage, discipline, dominance and submission

          LOL WOT? BDSM, not BDDS!

    • DirtyBoots on 29/11/2016 - 19:33
      +19

      BDSM? Nice… I used to be into sadism, necrophilia and beastiality. But then I realised that I was just flogging a dead horse.

  • Diji1 on 29/11/2016 - 19:13

    Can't you legally still get Windows 10 for nothing still?

    • stellaaddicted on 29/11/2016 - 19:16
      +2

      Just try it and let us know…

    • Dreamcazman on 29/11/2016 - 19:18
      +1

      The free upgrade finished on the 29th July this year.

    • scrimshaw on 29/11/2016 - 19:20
      +3

      You can upgrade to Windows 10 for free (even today if you have an existing

      • windows 8 license
      • windows 7 license

      However you cannot obtain Windows 10 licenses for free, unless you work or studying in a IT-related course with Dreamspark / MSDNAA access

      Just bear in mind for upgraders — the edition of Windows you get as a free upgrade will depend on what your current license entitles you to. If your PC is now on Windows 7 Home for e.g, you will get Windows 10 Home, and if you're on Windows 7 Pro, or Ultimate, you will get the Professional version of W10.

      • Diji1 on 29/11/2016 - 21:05

        Ah right that must've been what I was thinking of.

    • llama on 29/11/2016 - 19:22

      Can't you legally still get Windows 10 for nothing still?

      There is no "still", as Windows 10 was never offered for free.

      There was a free upgrade which irreversibly converted an existing Win7, Win8 or Win8.1 licence to a Windows 10 licence. That ended on July 2016.

      • bchliu on 29/11/2016 - 19:53

        It is still (legitimately) available to be upgraded for those who claim disability purposes.

        • llama on 29/11/2016 - 20:04
          -1

          OK, yes. If the person is not so disabled as to be able to find the "hidden" page.

          Anyway, it's only ever been as an upgrade to an existing Win 7/8/8.1 licence. Once you upgrade, your old software licence is trashed and will not validate (I tried it, so I could attempt to upgrade again))

          So Windows 10 has never been free.

        • bchliu on 29/11/2016 - 20:08

          @llama: Weirdly though - I got a new tablet like PC the other day and tried to put a new OEM key into it and failed (because the company screwed up on the keys). I put my old (retail) Windows 7-Home key in to activate (not install) and it accepted it as an upgrade to Win 10 Home without any of the disability options on. So realistically, it is still working with or without the disabled options.

        • lostn on 29/11/2016 - 20:20

          @llama: There was a loophole to get it for free by downloading a certain beta/insider build, which upgrades for free to the retail version. MS shut it down a few months ago though.

        • llama on 29/11/2016 - 20:27

          @lostn:

          There is still a working loophole to obtain a fresh version for free. Somewhat convoluted, but it's possible.

          However that is ALSO a dodgy key. The main difference is that those mothds of obtaining a licence don't cost money.

          Anyway, this "deal" is about people paying $60 for a dodgy licence, so we need to keep on topic :-)

        • ctg on 29/11/2016 - 20:45

          @lostn: Or you simply just install from the Windows 10 media as an upgrade… it'll auto activate your Windows 7/8.1 key, with no disability messing required.

          Easy.

        • cozmo on 29/11/2016 - 23:32

          @llama:

          You did it wrong.. should have installed on other pc first then go through process to reactivate then update to 10. Fire up old pc still with win7/8 and upgrade to 10.

        • llama on 29/11/2016 - 23:45

          @cozmo:

          Doesn't work. Each Win7/8 key can only each be used once to upgrade to Win10.

          Been there, done that.

        • cozmo on 29/11/2016 - 23:59

          @llama:

          Me too… got win 10 on two pcs from one win 8 key. I think it might be cos one pc on 8.1. Installed 8 on new pc… go through reactivate process like if you upgraded MB/cpu and video card… upgrade to 10. Then upgraded 8.1 pc to 10.

    • chipstss on 29/11/2016 - 21:18

      Yeah from the techbench part of MS website.

    • TilacVIP on 29/11/2016 - 22:56

      Yes you can, as an upgrade.

      well I did one in October and it worked just fine.

      http://www.howtogeek.com/266072/you-can-still-get-windows-10…

  • BearLee on 29/11/2016 - 19:25
    +7

    Can still upgrade for free - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade?tduid=(14c348e893a91089cb2980533c6ee123)(256380)(2459594)(TnL5HPStwNw-0FBZfNm6YPFXNhiu3o52rA)()

  • 9674784 on 29/11/2016 - 19:37
    +3

    A bit disappointed to see Ozgameshop offering these keys and likewise, cheap game keys recently.

    Not saying they are definitely dodgy but they used to be such a reliable, quality store.

    • bchliu on 29/11/2016 - 19:58

      There's really nothing wrong with selling OEM versions of Windows - except that you do need to specify that people can only install it to brand new machines for it to be legitimate. In reality, the seller "should" also be checking the legitimacy of the new hardware, but in reality, MS does keep a database record of everyone who has opted for an upgrade and a combination of their Motherboard/BIOS/CPU details with their upgraded keys. So in the future, it will be harder to use OEM keys in systems already in MS's database of existing systems.

  • ozdesi on 29/11/2016 - 19:49

    It will be breach of EULA and is as good as pirated one because OGS don't ship machines to Oz for it to appear as legit in the first place. OEM goes ok from MSY that actually sell machines in Oz.

    • lostn on 29/11/2016 - 20:25
      -1

      It will be breach of EULA

      Doesn't matter from your POV.

      and is as good as pirated one

      No. One will work, the other will not. As per my analogy above, a stolen Audi is still an Audi. A chinese knock-off Audi is not the real thing.

      This key is a real key, even if it wasn't sold with a system and breaks the EULA, it's better than a pirated one which may not work for long.

      The key is not only as "good" as a pirated one, functionally.

      • ozdesi on 29/11/2016 - 20:29
        +1

        its not my POV, I do not create EULA.

        Stolen AUDI or anything else don't have any EULA.
        You need to understand its not a physical asset.

        It is indeed a real key but your argument about "better" than pirated key is not how EULA works.
        Any breach of EULA deems the license null and void (of course at the discretion of M$) even if the key used was "real".

      • llama on 29/11/2016 - 20:35
        +4

        As per my analogy above, a stolen Audi is still an Audi. A chinese knock-off Audi is not the real thing.

        The reality is that a stolen Audi is not owned by the person who's stolen it. So, whilst they think they are cool driving around in an Audi, it can be reclaimed by the rightful owner at any time. It's not an "asset", it's not something that you "own".

        There is no analogy between Windows and a "chinese knock-off Audi", because there is no such thing as a fake Windows 10 key.

        This key is a real key, even if it wasn't sold with a system and breaks the EULA, it's better than a pirated one which may not work for long

        There is no such keys available for Windows. They are either real, or they aren't real. If they aren't real then they will not be accepted at the box where you type it in.

  • malouphix on 29/11/2016 - 20:17
    +1

    $60 for a dodgy/pirate key, geeezzzz!

  • ldq on 29/11/2016 - 20:21

    Recently reinstalled Windows 10 and it activated itself even though I never entered any product keys. I can't recall where I downloaded the installation media from, torrents perhaps, but it did ask for the code a few times through installation, I just skipped. Puzzled now. The previous installation was legit through an upgrade of Windows 7.

    • llama on 29/11/2016 - 20:29
      +2

      Recently reinstalled Windows 10 and it activated itself even though I never entered any product keys

      Product keys are not used on Digital Entitlements, which is the kind of licence that you have.

      In other words, you don't even have a Windows 10 product key. That's because your licenced is tried to a checksum hash created of the characteristics of your computer. When you re-install, the installer creates a checksum and sends it off to the licencing servers… if there is a match, your machine is automagically verified as OK.

    • FatBlanket on 29/11/2016 - 20:36

      You don't have to activate windows 10

      • llama on 29/11/2016 - 23:50

        Activate and Validate are the exact same thing.

  • crazy horse on 29/11/2016 - 20:33

    Got edu version through DOE (wife's a teacher with edu email address) for $23.95. Also got office for free through them a while back, although now it is $23.95 too.

  • adamskee on 29/11/2016 - 20:34

    i have been using cdkeyhouse.com for years and have never had any problem with any of their steam or windows keys. i have a few win10 pro keys from them and they have all worked perfectly with no issues. win10 pro for $16.29 is a bargain if you ask me.

  • jjj123 on 29/11/2016 - 20:47

    good,marked

  • easternculture on 29/11/2016 - 20:58
    +1

    I miss Windows XP. Wish they had it

    • Lukian on 30/11/2016 - 11:35

      I activated my key too many times due to reinstalls :>

  • luker9001 on 29/11/2016 - 21:07
    +8

    It's not a legal licence unless installed on a new computer system that they are selling you. Buying this is no better than a cheaper/free alternate source mentioned in other comments.
    I'd be very surprised if they don't cancel orders or implement something in their checkout system to prevent purchasing this on it's own once Microsoft takes notice.

    • [Deactivated] on 29/11/2016 - 21:14
      +1

      Your neg vote will be revoked, I guarantee it, even though you are right. Some people can't look past the $$$ and the OzB Mods don't care unless Microsoft complains to OzB directly.

    • toxicdav3 on 29/11/2016 - 21:27
      +1

      Violating Microsoft's terms and conditions is not illegal. If the key is stolen than its illegal.

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