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Wait, what would happen if there wasn't an OS? How would it appear?

How would the computer run?

Do you need an OS?

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Basically this

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ENIAC

 

a PC is basically a number cruncher. the OS, in VERY broad therms, spares you from thinking in binary

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Just now, Aytex said:

It would boot to the bios, thats it

 

You can use windows 10 for free without a activated key, just go through the installation and there a option "I don't have a key" and it installs.

How about Windows 8?

Windows 10 is hell for me >.>

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Just now, Aytex said:

It would boot to the bios, thats it

 

You can use windows 10 for free without a activated key, just go through the installation and there a option "I don't have a key" and it installs.

Wait so, it'll just install an OS on it's own?

wut

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1 minute ago, AniJan said:

Wait so, it'll just install an OS on it's own?

wut

No theres a procedure you have to take

Go to windows media installer on Microsoft's website and get a extra usb drive

Install windows media installer into your USB Drive

Plug in usb drive while in bios

Pick usb as boot drive

Procede to installation procedure

Profit111

 

Do note everything on the USB will be erased when installing media installer.

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Just now, Aytex said:

No theres a procedure you have to take

Go to windows media installer and get a extra usb drive

Install windows media installer into your USB Drive

Plug in usb drive while in bios

Pick usb as boot drive

Procede to installation procedure

Profit111

1. I still don't get this. I'm a visual learner. Do you have any videos that can help?

2. Profit111? What does that mean? I'm still a computer newbie, still learning about tech, so. >.>

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Just now, AniJan said:

1. I still don't get this. I'm a visual learner. Do you have any videos that can help?

2. Profit111? What does that mean? I'm still a computer newbie, still learning about tech, so. >.>

Profit111 is a joke meaning you have now profited!!! cause you have win10 for free

Look up how to install windows 10 using media installer on youtube.

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Just now, Aytex said:

Profit111 is a joke

Look up how to install windows 10 using media installer on youtube.

ok.

 

so will it have word documents, excel, powerpoint, etc. Those programs?

Or do I have to buy the bundle.

 

also

do I need a microsoft account to run windows?

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7 minutes ago, AniJan said:

ok.

 

so will it have word documents, excel, powerpoint, etc. Those programs?

Or do I have to buy the bundle.

 

also

do I need a microsoft account to run windows?

you don't need a Microsoft account, but it is reccomended

 

you need to buy office if you want word

 

 

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15 minutes ago, revsilverspine said:

Basically this

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ENIAC

 

a PC is basically a number cruncher. the OS, in VERY broad therms, spares you from thinking in binary

nah.

It just says OS is not detected. other than the BIOS/UEFI, there is no interface.

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2 minutes ago, RadiatingLight said:

nah.

It just says OS is not detected. other than the BIOS/UEFI, there is no interface.

I was under the impression that the question was, deeper. As in were would we be without an OS.

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1 minute ago, revsilverspine said:

I was under the impression that the question was, deeper. As in were would we be without an OS.

Where would we be without operating systems?

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1 minute ago, PirateFish said:

Where would we be without operating systems?

Have you ever heard of the 50s?

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3 minutes ago, RadiatingLight said:

you don't need a Microsoft account, but it is reccomended

What advantages does a Microsoft account have?

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4 minutes ago, AniJan said:

What advantages does a Microsoft account have?

Just get one. Better support with cortana, skype, etc. It syncs all of your settings across devices. Your passwords update online so if you change a password on one device, as long as they are all connected to the internet, you can use that one password.

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An operating system simply allows a user to install and use programs, such as Microsoft Office. The user must either purchase the software, or in the case of freeware, download it from the internet. It's pretty basic level stuff.

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48 minutes ago, AniJan said:

Wait, what would happen if there wasn't an OS? How would it appear?

How would the computer run?

Do you need an OS?

You need linux, use something simple like linux Mint cinnamon, forget about windows unless you're a hardcore gamer.

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Just now, deviant88 said:

You need linux, use something simple like linux Mint cinnamon, forget about windows unless you're a hardcore gamer.

Not everyone is cut out for Linux. I use Linux because I understand it. If someone doesn't know what a computer would be like without an operating system, excuse me if I'm wrong, but I don't think they would understand the workings of Linux. Linux can be easy or hard, but it's not for everyone.

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47 minutes ago, AniJan said:

How about Windows 8?

Windows 10 is hell for me >.>

Windows 8 is worse in every possible way :/

 

Without an operating system you can get to the bios or to a "no bootable media found" message. Modern computers don't allow you to load binaries directly anymore.

Don't ask to ask, just ask... please 🤨

sudo chmod -R 000 /*

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To any Linux gamers on here, how well has it worked for you all?

 

I know that there's certain programs that let you run non-Linux games on it, but how well does the performance suffice?

 

Only looking for a temporary solution until I can afford a windows key.

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2 minutes ago, Kek Ops said:

To any Linux gamers on here, how well has it worked for you all?

 

I know that there's certain programs that let you run non-Linux games on it, but how well does the performance suffice?

 

Only looking for a temporary solution until I can afford a windows key.

Just get Windows and don't activate it until you can afford to. It shouldn't be any severe draw backs. I'd much rather have Windows for gaming. 

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39 minutes ago, AniJan said:

What advantages does a Microsoft account have?

 To download anything from the windows store you need one. it syncs a lot of stuff between mutiple computers if you need and saves settings ect

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15 minutes ago, Kek Ops said:

To any Linux gamers on here, how well has it worked for you all?

 

I know that there's certain programs that let you run non-Linux games on it, but how well does the performance suffice?

 

Only looking for a temporary solution until I can afford a windows key.

Linux in general Gaming takes a decent Hit Steam OS machines always ran games better on windows so it didnt make much sense on top of many reasons.  You get more out of your hardware typically if you just use windows and do as others have stated use the "Free" Version 

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