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My laptops OS was corrupted is it possible to get a free copy if windows for the PC that I am building

 

Nope. You can get activation codes cheap at G2A, though. Like $25-$30.

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Nope. You can get activation codes cheap at G2A, though. Like $25-$30.

What's a G2A and how don't it work . Almost would a need a copy of windows disc if so could I take the optical drive out of the laptop to save money. I don't plan on having a optical drive
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What's a G2A and how don't it work . Almost would a need a copy of windows disc if so could I take the optical drive out of the laptop to save money. I don't plan on having a optical drive

Search for "Windows 7/8 *insert version* iso" in google. It will be the first or second link and it will include a link to download the windows iso, which you can then put on any usb flash drive thats at least 8gb. 

 

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How are those keys so cheap?

Either sketchy or it has something to do with the way windows handles companies like dell/hp/etc... Those companies don't exactly pay for windows copies--not the way you pay for them anyway....They buy windows keys in bulk for virtually nothing.

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windows 7 will install with no key or crack. In 30 days it'll just give you messages that it hasn't been activated and remove the wallpaper on startup, but won't prevent you from using it. Do this until you can afford a legitimate key from a reputable dealer. 

Windows 8 on the other hand needs a key to install. 

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Just download a Windows .ISO

http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/

 

Burn it to DVD or Grab a USB drive that is at least 4GB and make it mountable either manually or using windows mounting tool. If you don't have a USB thumbdrive, your cell phone's SD card perhaps, or an external HD.

 

What you do after that is up to you!

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