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TechnoZamb19

I'm building a pc for Xmas, I have all the components in my Amazon cart but I'm missing something... the operative system. I have a really important question for you: nowadays is buying the operative system for $80+ worth it when out there on Youtube there are tons of tutorial to get it for free? I mean do they work? And if they do, is still worth it to get it in an illegal way? Is it possible that Microsoft will block my hdd because I have an Illegal copy of Windows? Will I be able to upgrade my OS when Windows 11 will come out? And you, how did you get your OS? Tell me everything I need to know about...

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Your using it, pay for it. If you don't want to, just run it unactivated, there is a watermark and you can't change the deskop pciture, but it workfs

 

For cracked versions, they work, no problems.

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No, stealing it is usually a much better deal. This is a joke, I'm not condoning piracy.

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1. No such thing as free Windows.

2. No such thing as Windows 11. Microsoft made it clear that there will be no other Windows and that they will be releasing major updates to Windows 10.

3. Check out Reddit for cheap Windows keys

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Dont Steal

I'm just a random teenager from New Jersey. Why would you listen to me?

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you can get windows cheaper, but that is a gray area.. Microsoft can't block your installation of windows if they find it ingenuine, they'll just invalidate the key. 

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6 minutes ago, TechnoZamb19 said:

I'm building a pc for Xmas, I have all the components in my Amazon cart but I'm missing something... the operative system. I have a really important question for you: nowadays is buying the operative system for $80+ worth it when out there on Youtube there are tons of tutorial to get it for free? I mean do they work? And if they do, is still worth it to get it in an illegal way? Is it possible that Microsoft will block my hdd because I have an Illegal copy of Windows? Will I be able to upgrade my OS when Windows 11 will come out? And you, how did you get your OS? Tell me everything I need to know about...

Windows 11 won't come out. Also you can get legit Windows for much less,on G2A/Kinguin/Reddit

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We will not help you with illegal versions of the OS, it's strictly against forum rules. 

 

It's a one off purchase for something that will last well over the upgrade cycle of your PC's hardware. With how cheap you can get Windows license keys from Reddit or places like G2A, there is no point in not buying it. Microsoft seems to have intentions of just updating Windows 10 indefinitely, perhaps taking Apple's approach of just making any upgrades, even if they're essentially a new OS, free.  

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Um Windows is not being released, only updates. 2. You could pirate I never ever ever condone to do such a thing. Looking to $3000 in fines. 3. Just go on Kinguin and buy it for like 20 bucks.

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2 minutes ago, revsilverspine said:

1. No such thing as free Windows.

You can use it for free, just don't activate.

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1 minute ago, Enderman said:

You can use it for free, just don't activate.

then you get the annoying activate windows in all your apps on the bottom right.

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1 minute ago, Enderman said:

You can use it for free, just don't activate.

Thats what I'm doing now, cuz money is money and I'm cheap. I'll pay when my free trial expires, #winrar.

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You could spend only 30 bucks with Kinguin or g2a.

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Still, don't put too much faith in my buying decisions. xD 

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7 minutes ago, TidaLWaveZ said:

No, stealing it is usually a much better deal. This is a joke, I'm not condoning piracy.

while you're at it why pay for anything 

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2 minutes ago, Dawson Wehage said:

then you get the annoying activate windows in all your apps on the bottom right.

Easily removed with a registry tweak, just like how you customize any part of windows.

 

2 minutes ago, YedZed said:

Thats what I'm doing now, cuz money is money and I'm cheap. I'll pay when my free trial expires, #winrar.

7 zip is better than winrar and you don't need to live with the burden of thinking it should be paid for :P

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Just now, Enderman said:

Easily removed with a registry tweak, just like how you customize any part of windows.

 

7 zip is better than winrar and you don't need to live with the burden of thinking it should be paid for :P

Yup. Planning on doing that on sunday.

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13 minutes ago, TechnoZamb19 said:

I'm building a pc for Xmas, I have all the components in my Amazon cart but I'm missing something... the operative system. I have a really important question for you: nowadays is buying the operative system for $80+ worth it when out there on Youtube there are tons of tutorial to get it for free? I mean do they work? And if they do, is still worth it to get it in an illegal way? Is it possible that Microsoft will block my hdd because I have an Illegal copy of Windows? Will I be able to upgrade my OS when Windows 11 will come out? And you, how did you get your OS? Tell me everything I need to know about...

There wont ever be a "Windows 11"...  Second, how the fuck would someone "lock" your hard drive?  Third, why are you using a hard drive at all?  Fourth, you should just buy it you'll save yourself 101 headaches.

Please spend as much time writing your question, as you want me to spend responding to it.  Take some time, and explain your issue, please!

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10 minutes ago, MANIDY inc said:

get it on kinguin for $40 like i did 

What he said. Sometimes they're even cheaper than that. I've been using the key from them for a year now with no problems.

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2 minutes ago, featherwolf said:

What he said. Sometimes they're even cheaper than that. I've been using the key from them for a year now with no problems.

I got a 30 buck key from them among game keys. They are all great. Only thing: Support is impossible to reach in loaded times, but posting on they're facebook initiates an immediate reply. :P 

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Still, don't put too much faith in my buying decisions. xD 

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Surprised that a mod hasn't made a statement yet. And yes, buying it is worth it, however I generally would look for the cheapest way to do that.

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21 minutes ago, TechnoZamb19 said:

I'm building a pc for Xmas, I have all the components in my Amazon cart but I'm missing something... the operative system. I have a really important question for you: nowadays is buying the operative system for $80+ worth it when out there on Youtube there are tons of tutorial to get it for free? I mean do they work? And if they do, is still worth it to get it in an illegal way? Is it possible that Microsoft will block my hdd because I have an Illegal copy of Windows? Will I be able to upgrade my OS when Windows 11 will come out? And you, how did you get your OS? Tell me everything I need to know about...

I bought my windows 10 pro legally from kinguin for 25 dollars and for the 2 weeks I own the license, never had an issue. The product activated easily. Really good overall!Just buy from the safest dealer, aka the 1 seller that has 100% positive rating. I do not suggest this in any way. In other words, don't PM me saying that the code you bought didn't work and that it is all my fault. If you do your research, i suppose you will be fine!

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Some of you said that there will be no Windows 11, but only Windows 10 upgrades. So I'm asking you: If I pirate it or buy it from g2a will I be able to get these upgrades?

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30 minutes ago, revsilverspine said:

1. No such thing as free Windows.

2. No such thing as Windows 11. Microsoft made it clear that there will be no other Windows and that they will be releasing major updates to Windows 10.

3. Check out Reddit for cheap Windows keys

If I pirate it or buy it from g2a will I be able to get these upgrades?

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