[SOLVED] How to buy windows 7 activation key online in 2021 legally

[yyoussef101]

Hello, can I still buy windows 7 activation key legally in 2021, I understand that I should upgrade to windows 10 but for now I still wanna stay with windows 7 for several reasons, and one of the main reasons is my pc is weak. so is there any legal way to do that?

thanks.

 

[USAFRet]

Hello, can I still buy windows 7 activation key legally in 2021, I understand that I should upgrade to windows 10 but for now I still wanna stay with windows 7 for several reasons, and one of the main reasons is my pc is weak. so is there any legal way to do that?

thanks.

How "weak" is this system?
Generally, if it can run Win 7, it can run Win 10.

But no, there is not a valid way, AFAIK.

 

[punkncat]

I don't believe so.

Have you considered one of the Linux OS like Ubuntu or even Lubuntu?
They are very windows centric, easy to figure out. Loads of support around. Great automated update feature.
You can create a live disk and run it from that as a trial or permanently if you wish.

As an aside, Windows 10 is generally considered to be lighter that 7 was on resources. If you go through it, turn things off, and tune it right it can be very light. The single most aggravating thing to me is it's constant insistence to be online.

 

[lvt]

How weak is your PC?

Any PC with a 15 years old Core 2 Quad CPU can run smoothly with Win10.

 

[yyoussef101]

How weak is your PC?

Any PC with a 15 years old Core 2 Quad CPU can run smoothly with Win10.

I'm still living with core duo 2, i thought windows 10 will make my pc slower than it's, cause it's already slow.

 

[USAFRet]

I'm still living with core duo 2, i thought windows 10 will make my pc slower than it's, cause it's already slow.

It is "slow", because it is a slow PC.

Win 10 won't make it any slower.

Discussion - What's the oldest and/or cheesiest system you have Win 10 installed on?

Mine is a 2009 era Toshiba Satellite L305-S5955 Celeron 900, 2.2GHz, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD. The only upgrade from stock was a warranty replacement of the original 160GB HDD to the current 250GB. Currently v1903, Build 18362.295 https://www.cnet.com/products/toshiba-satellite-l305-s5955/specs/...

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[punkncat]

A Core 2 Duo is getting long in the tooth...

You could be up against a 4GB memory limit as well, IIRC.

Probably would budget the least expensive SSD you can purchase from a company you have heard of. You can install 10 without a license, and it will run upwards of 30 days before throwing the activation watermark, but can still continue to use it with some small limitations (like desktop background).
I mention the above, in that if your system only supports 4GB, that is going to run to page file a lot. I still recommend Linux.

 

[lvt]

I'm still living with core duo 2, i thought windows 10 will make my pc slower than it's, cause it's already slow.

What is your motherboard?

Many 775 motherboard like yours can use the more powerful Core 2 Quad CPU, in most of the cases it will be a drop in replacement. If you can replace your Core 2 Duo with a Core 2 Quad, boost the RAM to 4GB or more and replace the HDD with a SSD, Windows 10 is the way to go.

 

[yyoussef101]

What is your motherboard?

Many 775 motherboard like yours can use the more powerful Core 2 Quad CPU, in most of the cases it will be a drop in replacement. If you can replace your Core 2 Duo with a Core 2 Quad, boost the RAM to 4GB or more and replace the HDD with a SSD, Windows 10 is the way to go.

Optiplex 780.

 

[USAFRet]

Why are you needing a new Win 7 license?
What is on it currently?

 

[yyoussef101]

A Core 2 Duo is getting long in the tooth...

You could be up against a 4GB memory limit as well, IIRC.

Probably would budget the least expensive SSD you can purchase from a company you have heard of. You can install 10 without a license, and it will run upwards of 30 days before throwing the activation watermark, but can still continue to use it with some small limitations (like desktop background).
I mention the above, in that if your system only supports 4GB, that is going to run to page file a lot. I still recommend Linux.

i have never used Linux, and know nothing about it, I barely can change to windows 10, I'm very used with windows 7.

 

[lvt]

Optiplex 780.

You can go Core 2 Quad CPU and DDR3 RAM with this PC.

So Windows 10 is within your reach.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/cty/pdp/spd/optiplex-780#support_section

 

[siaan312]

A bit out of topic, but you can get much better systems for less than 100$ on ebay.
Say, an old hp or dell with a first or second gen i5, which would beat the snot out of the core 2 quad for about 60$.

 

[yyoussef101]

You can go Core 2 Quad CPU and DDR3 RAM with this PC.

So Windows 10 is within your reach.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/cty/pdp/spd/optiplex-780#support_section

a few last questions
does my motherboard support 2 HDD or 1 hdd/1 sdd? i have tried before to do that but i can't see where to plug another HDD or ssd.
what's the best Core 2 Quad should I get, Q6600, Q8300...etc?.

 

[yyoussef101]

A bit out of topic, but you can get much better systems for less than 100$ on ebay.
Say, an old hp or dell with a first or second gen i5, which would beat the snot out of the core 2 quad for about 60$.

yeah that's a good idea, i will see if the shipping price is not that crazy.

 

[geofelt]

Optiplex 780 comes in different sizes from small form factors to desktops.
It should have come with some sort of windows installed.
Why would you want a new windows?
You should be able to reinstall whatever windows you originally have and activate with the same key.
A free app like "magical jellybean keyfinder" will find your current keys.

Regardless I would be that you can improve the performance of your unit greatly by changing your windows C drive from a hdd to a ssd.

Do you have the funds to do anything like that?

 

[ClapTrapper]

Windows 10 is going to update,bitrot,and generally outgrow that rig-sooner than later.

Linux.

Don't be scared. Linux is ready for primetime.

I'd suggest LinuxLite.
https://www.linuxliteos.com

 

[Dean0919]

If your PC can run Windows 7, then it can run Windows 10 too and no, I wouldn't recommend you Windows 7. It's completely discontinued OS with no support, no updates, no patches against new viruses. Either get Windows 10, either stick with free Linux distros.

If I still didn't convince you to change your mind, here's the answer for your question: https://www.g2a.com/search?query=windows 7

 

[Dean0919]

i have never used Linux, and know nothing about it, I barely can change to windows 10, I'm very used with windows 7.

I understand that some people are afraid of changes and they like using products they are used to, even if there's a newer version of it, but think like this: If you would have same approach when Windows 7 was released, you would be stuck with Windows Vista. And no, Windows 7 isn't better than Windows 10 believe. There are thousand reasons why Windows 10 is better.

 

[lvt]

a few last questions
does my motherboard support 2 HDD or 1 hdd/1 sdd? i have tried before to do that but i can't see where to plug another HDD or ssd.
what's the best Core 2 Quad should I get, Q6600, Q8300...etc?.

To answer your question, you'll have to find the motherboard's model number. If it's not printed somewhere on the case, you have to open the case to look for it on the motherboard.

 

[lvt]

Some software like CPU-Z also can give you the motherboard model number. If you can access the Bios you can get it too.

 

[yyoussef101]

To answer your question, you'll have to find the motherboard's model number. If it's not printed somewhere on the case, you have to open the case to look for it on the motherboard.

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[yyoussef101]

I understand that some people are afraid of changes and they like using products they are used to, even if there's a newer version of it, but think like this: If you would have same approach when Windows 7 was released, you would be stuck with Windows Vista. And no, Windows 7 isn't better than Windows 10 believe. There are thousand reasons why Windows 10 is better.

i will definitely change to windows 10 in the near future, there's no other options i have to do that, and I'm not that afraid of changes, i just don't want to do that now.
about g2a, are the keys they sell aren't stolen or anything like that?

 

[USAFRet]

about g2a, are the keys they sell aren't stolen or anything like that?

Quite often, yes they are. Or money laundering. Or many other different levels of "Not Legit".


https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2020/5/20/21265275/g2a-confirms-it-sold-stolen-game-keys

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2942456/seller-scam-g2a.html

G2A Windows 8.1 Professional 64bit for £11.04 Legitimate?

I heard this from a friend, who told me it was legit but I think it isn't. There's no way to get it this cheap I don't think... Here is the link please tell me if it is legit! https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html

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[yyoussef101]

Windows 10 is going to update,bitrot,and generally outgrow that rig-sooner than later.

Linux.

Don't be scared. Linux is ready for primetime.

I'd suggest LinuxLite.
https://www.linuxliteos.com

i use software like photoshop, which I think doesn't support Linux.