Do I need to buy windows 10 to start up my new PC?

lfcste1

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I’m buying a new pc and this might sound stupid but do I need to buy the OS from the website? I know you can get Windows 10 for free from the Microsoft website but do I need to buy it from the PC website if I’ve never had a PC before? Any help is appreciated, thanks.
 
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You don't have to buy Windows from the website you are buying the pc from, but you may want to. Otherwise, you may have to download and install the various drivers (motherboard, GPU, etc.), since that is something I presume the website would do for you as part of their service. Also, I assume that if you buy Windows from them, they will test the computer for you before shipping. Without Windows installed, there is limited testing they can do.


So do I not have to buy it from the website where I’m buying my PC from?
 
You don't have to buy Windows from the website you are buying the pc from, but you may want to. Otherwise, you may have to download and install the various drivers (motherboard, GPU, etc.), since that is something I presume the website would do for you as part of their service. Also, I assume that if you buy Windows from them, they will test the computer for you before shipping. Without Windows installed, there is limited testing they can do.
 
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Thanks a lot :)