Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst
1
2
  1. 2016-07-04, 06:47 PM #21
    Deleted
    Quote Originally Posted by coprax View Post
    Why don't you use the free upgrade to win10? Still valid until the end of the month. Works mit all versions, OEM included.
    new motherboard
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 2016-07-04, 06:49 PM #22
    Karon
    Karon is offline
    Banned Karon's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Posts
    1,817
    Quote Originally Posted by The One Percent View Post
    If they can't be assed to provide the software you want in a safe medium, then they must not want money for it. If you know what I am saying.
    you can buy windows licenses from microsoft directly.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 2016-07-04, 08:09 PM #23
    Twoddle
    Twoddle is offline
    The Lightbringer Twoddle's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    3,775
    Wouldn't touch that site with a barge pole.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 2016-07-05, 11:28 AM #24
    coprax
    coprax is offline
    Dreadlord coprax's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Germany
    Posts
    947
    Quote Originally Posted by harkonen View Post
    new motherboard

    Do you have a valid W7 Key or not?
    If it fails to activate on your new motherboard via online activation then call MS, and activate it via telephone. It's a computer voice, they don't ask any questions.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 2016-07-05, 12:31 PM #25
    Kagthul
    Kagthul is offline
    Legendary!
    15+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Posts
    6,560
    Quote Originally Posted by harkonen View Post
    The problem I have is that windows keys can be distributed to multiple people, and it may not be flagged as counterfeit key for months sometimes. I am tempted to just try it for the sake of £20, i just dont want to lose my work etc on my c drive if it stops working after 30 days.
    that is actually not how Win 10 works at all, actually.

    It activates and locks to your motherboard immediately.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 2016-07-05, 12:34 PM #26
    coprax
    coprax is offline
    Dreadlord coprax's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Germany
    Posts
    947
    Quote Originally Posted by Kagthul View Post
    that is actually not how Win 10 works at all, actually.

    It activates and locks to your motherboard immediately.

    This is also incorrect.
    ONLY the free W10 Versions will lock to your Motherboard.

    When you buy a retail Copy of W10 it behaves like any other OS before. You can install it and change your parts all you like.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 2016-07-05, 12:41 PM #27
    Kagthul
    Kagthul is offline
    Legendary!
    15+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Posts
    6,560
    Quote Originally Posted by coprax View Post
    When you buy a retail Copy of W10 it behaves like any other OS before. You can install it and change your parts all you like.
    Uhh.. no.

    They have stated publicly several times there are no OEM versions of Win 10. Win 10 is Win 10 is Win 10.

    They want you to buy a new OS any time you buy a new computer. Full stop.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 2016-07-05, 12:52 PM #28
    coprax
    coprax is offline
    Dreadlord coprax's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Germany
    Posts
    947
    Quote Originally Posted by Kagthul View Post
    Uhh.. no.

    They have stated publicly several times there are no OEM versions of Win 10. Win 10 is Win 10 is Win 10.

    They want you to buy a new OS any time you buy a new computer. Full stop.
    Again...not correct

    Retail Version = NOT bound to motherboards
    OEM Versions = Hardware-locked

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ccba6ee?auth=1
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 2016-07-05, 12:52 PM #29
    Deleted
    Since I just set up a dual boot system with Ubuntu’s latest version (Ubuntu 16.04 LTS), I can say the only hard part is setting it and you don’t need to be "smart" to figure it. You can follow Ubuntu’s documentation or use one of the various video tutorials. I wouldn’t recommend it if your a hardcore gamer as setting up Wine or PlayonLinux (programs that let you run Windows software/games on Linux) can be annoying and sometimes just not work for some games (Overwatch is a no-go for example). Otherwise, it’s good for everything else + it’s free.

    Windows (Microsoft) is just a pain in the ass imo.

    As for your question, find another safe source to get your Windows and avoid the shaddy sites (there may be one or two safe ones, but in general avoid em).
    Last edited by mmoc1647d17dd8; 2016-07-05 at 12:54 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 2016-07-05, 02:28 PM #30
    Lathais
    Lathais is offline
    Elemental Lord
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Posts
    8,358
    kinguin might be a little shady, it is weird that they have the keys for so cheap, but because they are so cheap, what do you really have to lose? Over 50%(more like 90%) of the people that use it do not have issues. Even if you do have an issue and you can not get it resolved by calling MS and if you call kinguin and they will not give you another key free of charge, buying a second key from them is likely to not give you issues and you've still spent less than a full retail version. You literally have nothing to lose.
    Last edited by Lathais; 2016-07-05 at 03:42 PM.
    i5-4690k @ 4.4ghz - Noctua NH-D14 - ASRock Z97-PRO3 - Gigabyte GTX960 - 8GB 1600 mHz Corsair Vengeance - XFX 80+ Gold 550W Modular PSU - Corsair 200R
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 2016-07-05, 03:17 PM #31
    Artorius
    Artorius is offline
    The Lightbringer Artorius's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Location
    Natal, Brazil
    Posts
    3,781
    Quote Originally Posted by Kagthul View Post
    Uhh.. no.

    They have stated publicly several times there are no OEM versions of Win 10. Win 10 is Win 10 is Win 10.

    They want you to buy a new OS any time you buy a new computer. Full stop.
    Nope. OEM keys are locked, the normal ones aren't.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 2016-09-02, 12:48 AM #32
    KoolKidKaos
    KoolKidKaos is offline
    Stood in the Fire KoolKidKaos's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    H-Town
    Posts
    416
    What do you do for a new computer, and a fresh build. If you already paid for the digital Key and it hasn't been used yet, what do you do to install the OS when you boot?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 2016-09-02, 03:38 AM #33
    Vash The Stampede
    Vash The Stampede is offline
    Old God Vash The Stampede's Avatar
    10+ Year Old Account
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Better part of NJ
    Posts
    10,939
    Quote Originally Posted by KoolKidKaos View Post
    What do you do for a new computer, and a fresh build. If you already paid for the digital Key and it hasn't been used yet, what do you do to install the OS when you boot?
    You need to download the ISO for Windows 10 and when you're installing it just enter the key that you bought. Just burn the ISO onto a USB memory stick with Rufus.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10
    https://rufus.akeo.ie/
    My Ret Paladin
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Social Media

Services

My Account

Support

Advertise

Resources

Terms of Service

Privacy Policy

Our Communities

© 2023 Magic Find, Inc. All rights reserved.