Windows 10 on the cheap

[DutchTexan]

I need another Windows 10 key. Last time, I bought a legit one from a Microsoft store in Houston. I don't want to pay that much again... How are those not so legit, but 'legit' keys from kinguin.com working for everyone?

 

Where would you buy a Windows 10 key from?

[jnic]

windows 10 for free 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade

[DutchTexan]

Just now, jnic said:

windows 10 for free 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade

Can I upgrade a fresh build(no OS) to Windows 10?

[LienusLateTips]

1 minute ago, jnic said:

windows 10 for free 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade

That's only for upgrades.

 

Kinguin seems to be good, I haven't used it yet though.

[NumLock21]

Your Win7, 8, and 8.1 key can be used for Win10.

[Damascus]

Just bought win 10 pro off of eBay for 15 bucks, so far it's great.

[DutchTexan]

Just now, Damascus said:

Just bought win 10 pro off of eBay for 15 bucks, so far it's great.

4 minutes ago, wONKEyeYEs said:

Bought two from Kinguin 1 1/2 years ago, still going great.

5 minutes ago, JDE said:

Kinguin seems to be good, I haven't used it yet though.

thanks y'all 

 

Is Ebay Kinguins only competition for cheap OS keys?

[nzjacob]

I installed Win10 a year ago on the wifes PC and jut run it without a key. I cant change the desktop background and it has this message but runs great. My gaming PC has a key from Kinguin and its great

[Damascus]

8 hours ago, DutchTexan said:

thanks y'all 

 

Is Ebay Kinguins only competition for cheap OS keys?

Ppl on Reddit sometimes sell keys

[demonix00]

You don't have to pay to use windows 10 since it's 98% functional for free (and the restrictions can be bypassed if you google hard enough) since M$ makes it's money back through all the telemetry it gathers from your computer and sells on to third parties.

[AlTech]

On 9/30/2017 at 4:33 AM, DutchTexan said:

I need another Windows 10 key. Last time, I bought a legit one from a Microsoft store in Houston. I don't want to pay that much again... How are those not so legit, but 'legit' keys from kinguin.com working for everyone?

 

Where would you buy a Windows 10 key from?

If you're happy buying product keys bought illegitimately or bought using Stolen credit cards then you can buy from Kinguin or G2A.

 

If you're fine paying the normal price legally for a real product acquired legally, Microsoft or any retailer selling Windows at the usual price will be happy to accommodate.

[DutchTexan]

8 hours ago, AluminiumTech said:

If you're happy buying product keys bought illegitimately or bought using Stolen credit cards then you can buy from Kinguin or G2A.

 

If you're fine paying the normal price legally for a real product acquired legally, Microsoft or any retailer selling Windows at the usual price will be happy to accommodate.

That's what I did last time. Paying $119.99 again is kinda ridiculous, especially if this new build is a gift.

 

Practicing strict adherence to every federal, state or even county speed limit is just as ridiculous. 

 

I understand morals and ethics in addition to the actual legality, but when traffic (including police) are passing you while you're already doing 85mph in a 65mph zone... your mind changes pretty quickly.

[AlTech]

1 hour ago, DutchTexan said:

That's what I did last time. Paying $119.99 again is kinda ridiculous, especially if this new build is a gift.

again? I don't understand the issue here.

 

You buy a Windows License to use Windows on a PC. What did you expect?

1 hour ago, DutchTexan said:

Practicing strict adherence to every federal, state or even county speed limit is just as ridiculous. 

This isn't strict adherence. This is basic morals and ethics.

[KawaiiRaven]

Just buy a key from 3rd party seller. They are usually legit, usually from people who have a lot of PCs with it pre-installed. Microsoft only sells it for $120 to individual consumers. When large companies install then, it's much cheaper. That's why you can buy a $199 laptop with windows on it. 

 

I guess some people somehow get keys in bulk and resell them.

 

 

[DutchTexan]

On 01/10/2017 at 9:49 PM, AluminiumTech said:

again? I don't understand the issue here.

 

You buy a Windows License to use Windows on a PC. What did you expect?

This isn't strict adherence. This is basic morals and ethics.

Ohhh okay. I see now, Mr. Microsoft Lumia 650 You're a Microsoft fanboy that overvalues Windows 10.

 

 

 

On 29/01/2017 at 3:37 AM, DutchTexan said:

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For a personal build, sure, official Windows is just a 'have to' and quite frankly a total rip off. But I'm not paying $129.89 again just so my grandma can use the PC I'm building her after Harvey took her house, alright?

 

Have you ever even paid for Windows?

Edited October 4, 2017 by TheRandomness
Receipt had address.

[AlTech]

2 hours ago, DutchTexan said:

Ohhh okay. I see now, Mr. Microsoft Lumia 650 You're a Microsoft fanboy that overvalues Windows 10.

I'm not a fanboy. I like Windows 10 Mobile. Windows 10 Desktop currently supports all the tools and programs I use on a daily basis. I even have Ubuntu Linux dual booted on both my laptop and Desktop.

2 hours ago, DutchTexan said:

Have you ever even paid for Windows?

Yes. Once. I bought Windows 7 Home Premium.