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

[lfcste1]

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.

 

[Corwin65]

Is this a prebuilt PC? Most come with Win 10.

 

[lfcste1]

Is this a prebuilt PC? Most come with Win 10.

It’s from PC specialist, you pick the parts and they build it for you. It says win 10 is £89.

 

[rgd1101]

you get get windows 10 for free on Microsoft website, but you need to buy the licences key to activate it

 

[lfcste1]

you get get windows 10 for free on Microsoft website, but you need to buy the licences key to activate it

So do I not have to buy it from the website where I’m buying my PC from?

 

[mjslakeridge]

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.

 

[ss202sl]

You don't have to use Windows. There are other options. like Linux

 

[lfcste1]

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.

Thanks a lot

 

[mjslakeridge]

You are welcome! Plus the price they are charging you for Windows 10 is reasonable (I didn't do the conversion from $ to pounds, but it doesn't look like they are marking up the price).