Question How do I tell if my copy of windows is legitimate?

[brandondavidleepink]

My father wiped my hdd with the pirated version windows 10 and installed a ssd and installed what SEEMS to be a legit copy of windows 10 but I need to be sure if it IS LEGIT else I will be banned for piracy due to my fathers cheapness

 

[COLGeek]

Is your install activated? What version of Windows do you have installed?

 

[brandondavidleepink]

how do i add photos

 

[COLGeek]

Post to a site like imgur and then post the link here.

 

[brandondavidleepink]

https://imgur.com/a/PWYd1rx

View: https://imgur.com/a/PWYd1rx

 

[COLGeek]

Looks like it is activated with a company domain or an illegitimate KMS service (like Pico KMS). I suspect this is not a legit install.

 

[USAFRet]

Not legit.
At best, you have 6 months before it Unactivates itself. At best.

 

[brandondavidleepink]

still dont have the money

 

[COLGeek]

still dont have the money

You would be better served by installing Windows from the official media, as provided by Microsoft, and running it un-activated indefinitely (until you can purchase a proper license). MS allows this.

 

[brandondavidleepink]

the reason for my pirated windows is because the pirated windows i had before lasted forever BUT had that extremely annoying msg perminently on the screen stating GO TO SETTINGS TO ACTIVATE WINDOWS

 

[brandondavidleepink]

PLUS theres no way in hell im gonna pay 259.99$ just so im "safe" and "secure" as PiRaCy Is A fEdEraL ofFeNSe

 

[USAFRet]

I think this has run its course.

 

[COLGeek]

PLUS theres no way in hell im gonna pay 259.99$ just so im "safe" and "secure" as PiRaCy Is A fEdEraL ofFeNSe

This statement seems to be in conflict with itself.

You have been advised of your situation. You have a pirated install of Windows. We can not assist beyond this point.

Good luck.