Windows 10

[Bogdan Rasputin]

I am currently building a new gaming pc, and I am having a hard time buying windows 10,

basically I don't like microsoft, and I am not willing to pay 200+ for windows, I have seen a couple of sites selling windows 10 for dirt cheap, while amazon sells windows pro 10 for about 130. The sites I found are probably bogus, but despite my hatred to microsoft, I would still like to get windows 10 for as little money as possible for gaming.

I also was wondering if buying windows 7 pro before the 29th, and then upgrading to windows 10 pro would be cheaper

I only want it to be genuine,

Anyway suggestions would be appreciated

Edited July 22, 2016 by Bogdan Rasputin

[Electronics Wizardy]

IF YOU DON"T WANT TO SUPPORT A COMPANY, DON"T USE THERE PRODUCT, DON"T PIRATE IT. Use linux or mac os x

 

 

[pwn_intended]

5 minutes ago, Bogdan Rasputin said:

I only want it to be genuine, I am willing to go down the dark path of piracy as long as it gives me the proper results.

Anyway suggestions would be appreciated

You can try here https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/ for cheap keys. It is a grey market and you can potentially get burned but most people claim success with this. Even if you do get burned 3 times its still much cheaper than buying directly from Microsoft. YMMV tho.

[Bogdan Rasputin]

1 minute ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

IF YOU DON"T WANT TO SUPPORT A COMPANY, DON"T USE THERE PRODUCT, DON"T PIRATE IT. Use linux or mac os x

 

 

I want to play video games

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Community Standards

Talking about piracy in general, broad details, is acceptable however the posting or discussing pirated/hacked/cracked or otherwise nefariously obtained content is not. This includes Windows content, games, hackintosh, etc.

You can check out https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/, they might have some deals on Windows genuine Windows keys.

[Pesukarhu]

You can use windows 10 without a licence, you just have to do some trickery if you want to change the wallpaper. Otherwise it is 100% functional, legit, and FREE. http://www.windowscentral.com/you-do-not-need-activate-windows-10

[Tieox]

Sites like G2A would be a good place to get a key for something like Windows 7 retail, then upgrade that to get a Windows 10 license before the 29th.

 

https://www.g2a.com/microsoft-windows-7-professional-32-64-bit-global.html?___store=english

 

Definitely get the shield though, worth it's money.

 

 

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

2 minutes ago, Bogdan Rasputin said:

I want to play video games

Well too bad. Are you willing to steal an Xbox One?

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 minute ago, Bogdan Rasputin said:

I want to play video games

Then buy windows or play games on linux. 

[Bogdan Rasputin]

Alright some people seem to be getting pissy about me suggesting pirating, sorry about that,I'll edit the topic to remove it, anyway do people know how reliable buying from amazon is if the seller isn't microsoft?

[Railgun]

9 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

IF YOU DON"T WANT TO SUPPORT A COMPANY, DON"T USE THERE PRODUCT, DON"T PIRATE IT. Use linux or mac os x

 

Then buy windows or play games on linux. 

 

9 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

Well too bad. Are you willing to steal an Xbox One?

 

Oh no look out it's the internet decency police! Seriously, think about the kind of answer the OP is looking for. Obviously he doesn't want Linux or OS X because they don't support most games.

 

I really hate Microsoft as well and would rather avoid supporting them if possible. Microsoft doesn't really need my money anyway considering BIll Gates is (or was?) the richest man in the world. You don't have to buy a license to use Windows 10. If you can obtain an ISO you can use it all you want just without the ability to change certain cosmetic features (you CAN still change the wallpaper by right clicking an image and clicking set to desktop background).

 

You might need a product key to download an ISO from the Microsoft website. In that case, just Google "Windows 10 generic product key".

[Bogdan Rasputin]

1 minute ago, Railgun said:

 

Oh no look out it's the internet decency police! Seriously, think about the kind of answer the OP is looking for. Obviously he doesn't want Linux or OS X because they don't support most games.

 

I really hate Microsoft as well and would rather avoid supporting them if possible. Microsoft doesn't really need my money anyway considering BIll Gates is (or was?) the richest man in the world. You don't have to buy a license to use Windows 10. If you can obtain an ISO you can use it all you want just without the ability to change certain cosmetic features (you CAN still change the wallpaper by right clicking an image and clicking set to desktop background).

 

You might need a product key to download an ISO from the Microsoft website. In that case, just Google "Windows 10 generic product key".

Haha thanks for defending me

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

5 minutes ago, Railgun said:

 

 

Oh no look out it's the internet decency police! Seriously, think about the kind of answer the OP is looking for. Obviously he doesn't want Linux or OS X because they don't support most games.

 

I really hate Microsoft as well and would rather avoid supporting them if possible. Microsoft doesn't really need my money anyway considering BIll Gates is (or was?) the richest man in the world. You don't have to buy a license to use Windows 10. If you can obtain an ISO you can use it all you want just without the ability to change certain cosmetic features (you CAN still change the wallpaper by right clicking an image and clicking set to desktop background).

 

You might need a product key to download an ISO from the Microsoft website. In that case, just Google "Windows 10 generic product key".

We do not deal with people who want to pirate on this forum. Please review the Community Standards.

 

Talking about piracy in general, broad details, is acceptable however the posting or discussing pirated/hacked/cracked or otherwise nefariously obtained content is not. This includes Windows content, games, hackintosh, etc.

 

Please read even closer before labelling me as a "Internet Decency Police", I've already provided him with sources to obtain a legitimate key with as little funds as possible. If you don't want to support a company, then don't pay for it. 

[Bogdan Rasputin]

1 minute ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

We do not deal with people who want to pirate on this forum. Please review the Community Standards.

 

Talking about piracy in general, broad details, is acceptable however the posting or discussing pirated/hacked/cracked or otherwise nefariously obtained content is not. This includes Windows content, games, hackintosh, etc.

 

Please read even closer before labelling me as a "Internet Decency Police", I've already provided him with sources to obtain a legitimate key with as little funds as possible. If you don't want to support a company, then don't pay for it. 

I removed the part of the post which involved piracy, I did read the rules before posting, I must've missed that part, I know the linus tech tips community is pretty wise and knowledgeable, and so I wish for this small amount of drama to end, thanks for your advice

[Railgun]

1 minute ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

We do not deal with people who want to pirate on this forum. Please review the Community Standards.

 

Talking about piracy in general, broad details, is acceptable however the posting or discussing pirated/hacked/cracked or otherwise nefariously obtained content is not. This includes Windows content, games, hackintosh, etc.

 

Please read even closer before labelling me as a "Internet Decency Police", I've already provided him with sources to obtain a legitimate key with as little funds as possible. If you don't want to support a company, then don't pay for it. 

I like how you try to speak to me as if you are above me and I am some sort of peasant when in reality we are equals. How cute. In case you didn't notice, I ALSO provided a legal method of obtaining Windows. There was nothing I said that broke the guidelines for talking about piracy.

 

Try again next time.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

2 minutes ago, Railgun said:

I like how you try to speak to me as if you are above me and I am some sort of peasant when in reality we are equals. How cute. In case you didn't notice, I ALSO provided a legal method of obtaining Windows. There was nothing I said that broke the guidelines for talking about piracy.

 

Try again next time.

You're the only one implying we are not equals in this thread.