[SOLVED] Buying Windows 10 on the Microsoft store. Download or USB?

[Lord_Freeholder]

The store has a one time "download" option and a "USB" option. I just want to make sure the USB option doesn't mean they send me one by mail. I have a USB stick with me. Which option do I choose if I want to get a Microsoft Windows 10 install on my own USB stick? I could not get ahold of MS support, it seems to be nearly impossible.

Thank you.

 

[britechguy]

You will want the download option, though one need not go to the Microsoft Store to get the installer for Windows 10, that's available (and always has been) on the Windows 10 Download Page.

If you have a system that's never had Windows 10 installed on it you will need to purchase a license key for the edition (e.g., Home or Pro) of Windows 10 you wish to install. It is the key supplied during the install process that will determine the edition that is actually installed and activated.

 

[Lord_Freeholder]

You will want the download option, though one need not go to the Microsoft Store to get the installer for Windows 10, that's available (and always has been) on the Windows 10 Download Page.

If you have a system that's never had Windows 10 installed on it you will need to purchase a license key for the edition (e.g., Home or Pro) of Windows 10 you wish to install. It is the key supplied during the install process that will determine the edition that is actually installed and activated.

Thank you, that is a fantastic answer.