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Received product key. Download link does not appear to be working. Was at site to download digital copy but a product key is required.

Now, I can’t find it. Anyone have a link to the site? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.

I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. DaveM Independent Advisor. Note that if the product key comes from a prebuilt computer that came from the factory with Windows on it, it has an OEM key that may not work on a different new PC. Feel free to try it, though, because if it works you have Windows 10 or 11 for free. The good news is that you only have two serious disadvantages from not activating Windows 10 or However, if you are using a Microsoft account that syncs with another computer on which you have custom wallpaper, that wallpaper will appear on your unactivated Windows.

But come on; does anyone actually do that? Other than those inconveniences, unactivated Windows should work just fine and receive automatic updates too. You can see if your school is eligible and download your free Windows 11 key here. These are all OEM keys and likely can’t be used on another computer after you activate them on the first one.

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room. While we can’t vouch for all of them, websites selling cheap Windows 10 or 11 keys are likely offering legitimate codes. Kinguin has more than three dozen merchants worldwide selling Windows keys.

It’s just another marketplace. So we tried calling the number and waited on hold for a few minutes. We thought activating via phone would be an automated process where we just punched in the key and got an approval code, but instead we got a live representative who immediately asked for our Microsoft account ID.

However, both sites play host to a number of third-party sellers whose product keys may or may not be legit. The easiest but most expensive way to get Windows is to buy your key directly from Microsoft. You can get these either as downloads or on USB drives. If you have an old Windows key you can carry over from a previous build, that’s your best option and effectively gives you Windows 10 or Windows 11 for free. If you don’t have a key on hand, you need to decide whether you’re comfortable using an unactivated version of Windows 10 or 11, which limits your customization options, has an ugly watermark and leaves you ineligible for Microsoft support.

Many would argue that downloading Windows without paying for or already owning a product key is ethically wrong. That said, Microsoft has made this process easier over various Windows iterations and lessened the limitations and nagging that happens when you don’t activate. We’ve even seen well-known vendors and Microsoft partners do press presentations with watermarks on their desktop.

Tom’s Hardware Tom’s Hardware. Avram Piltch. Topics Software. See all comments I bought a key on ebay and it turned out to be a VL key volume. Which works but shouldn’t be sold. I contacted the seller and he refunded me. Very good breakdown of the ways to activate Windows Most people don’t even realize you can still use a windows 7 key to activate, only after you get into windows, and not during the setup process. I believe this will probably stop working Jan 1, , when Microsoft stops support for windows 7.

One thing that I was hoping for some explanation on key activations, I have seen how some Youtuber’s have tied their windows 10 keys to their Microsoft account.

Lataa Windows 10.

 
You can use this page to download a disc image (ISO file) that can be used to install or reinstall Windows The image can also be used to create installation. Need an OS for your PC build? Microsoft charges a whopping $ for Windows 11 or 10 Home. Here’s how to get Windows free or at least cheap.

– How to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro Using an OEM Key

 
Answer (1 of 3): Thanks for the question. Your question reminds me of a mindset that is very pervasive on the internet – “everything should be free”. In modern english, ‘free’ is one of those words (like ‘love’) that has multiple meanings. Allow me to . Jun 27,  · The Windows 10 Retail license can be transferred to another PC while the Windows 10 OEM license cannot, because it is already locked to one PC. If you replace the motherboard in your PC, the Windows 10 OEM will not work. As for the Windows 10 Retail license, it will not be affected by any hardware replacement. Jul 31,  · Whatever your reasons, a Windows 10 Professional OEM license is a great choice. The good news is an OEM license is cheaper than full retail versions – while they’re tied to a single PC and non-transferrable, they’re a great fit for many. Free upgrade to Windows 11! Windows 10 users will get a free upgrade to Windows 11, as long as.

How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro using an OEM code | PCWorld

 
 
Answer (1 of 3): Thanks for the question. Your question reminds me of a mindset that is very pervasive on the internet – “everything should be free”. In modern english, ‘free’ is one of those words (like ‘love’) that has multiple meanings. Allow me to . May 20,  · Easiest discount: An OEM license. PCWorld. Price: $ (Windows 10 Home), $ (Windows 10 Pro) Our next suggestion is a method that’s available to everyone and has the least amount of hassle. Jun 27,  · The Windows 10 Retail license can be transferred to another PC while the Windows 10 OEM license cannot, because it is already locked to one PC. If you replace the motherboard in your PC, the Windows 10 OEM will not work. As for the Windows 10 Retail license, it will not be affected by any hardware replacement.