Question How to go legit with Windows 10.

[USAFRet]

Uhh, what?

What drive is the OS installed on now?

 

[SyCoREAPER]

Im operating half awake so I already don't remember the whole thread.

Unless Windows is on a HDD (mechanical spinning platter) drive, a SSD will be fine as stated above.

However, NVMe drives can be had for so cheap, I'd save the hassle and just do it now.

As for Windows, there are "sites" that I'm not suggesting you purchase from that others say the key works fine or keep an eye on places like Humble, Groupon (who actually currently has it for $14) etc..

 

[PEnns]

And furthermore, don't listen to your cousin or even let him get close to your PC!

 

[USAFRet]

As for Windows, there are "sites" that I'm not suggesting you purchase from that others say the key works fine or keep an eye on places like Humble, Groupon (who actually currently has it for $14) etc..

Way bad recommendation.
This is not much different than recommending a used GPU on fleabay.


Buy a real license, and never have to worry about it again.

 

[SyCoREAPER]

Way bad recommendation.
This is not much different than recommending a used GPU on fleabay.


Buy a real license, and never have to worry about it again.

You do realize Toms Hardware promoted Groupon themselves in the article about obtaining a Windows license right?

 

[USAFRet]

You do realize Toms Hardware endorsed Groupon themselves in the article about obtaining a Windows license right?

Oh yes, I know.
And don't agree.

 

[Maverick1234]

And furthermore, don't listen to your cousin or even let him get close to your PC!

Yeah, I no longer chat him for advice. I do my own research now and ask help from people online.

 

[Maverick1234]

What drive is the OS installed on now?

I have my windows installed in my Sata SSD if that's what you're asking. I have my HDD as my other storage, but I almost have all my files there; like games, videos, and pictures.

 

[USAFRet]

I have my windows installed in my Sata SSD if that's what you're asking. I have my HDD as my other storage, but I almost have all my files there; like games, videos, and pictures.

Right.

As above, I'd consider a valid Win 10 license.
Get the NVMe later. Done right,cloning is easy.

 

[Maverick1234]

Im operating half awake so I already don't remember the whole thread.

Unless Windows is on a HDD (mechanical spinning platter) drive, a SSD will be fine as stated above.

However, NVMe drives can be had for so cheap, I'd save the hassle and just do it now.

As for Windows, there are "sites" that I'm not suggesting you purchase from that others say the key works fine or keep an eye on places like Humble, Groupon (who actually currently has it for $14) etc..

I have my windows (which is crack) installed in my SATA SSD, and I was thinking about getting a m.2 nvme and have the windows installed there for faster boot time.

But, I think getting a windows key first is more important. Once I sold my cpu and motherboard I'll get a new m.2 nvme. Then a new GPU.

 

[Maverick1234]

Right.

As above, I'd consider a valid Win 10 license.
Get the NVMe later. Done right,cloning is easy.

Alright, I'll follow your advice. But if I clone my SSD to my new M.2 NVME, will I still be able to use my SSD as another storage?

 

[Ralston18]

Regarding "but I almost have all my files there; like games, videos, and pictures."

And verified backups of all that saved somewhere else as well - correct?

 

[USAFRet]

Alright, I'll follow your advice. But if I clone my SSD to my new M.2 NVME, will I still be able to use my SSD as another storage?

Yes.
After the clone operation, you wipe that drive completely.

But lets not get ahead of ourselves.
One step at a time.

 

[Maverick1234]

Regarding "but I almost have all my files there; like games, videos, and pictures."

And verified backups of all that saved somewhere else as well - correct?

I only have it saved in my HDD which is my other storage. I only have two storage which is my SSD (Windos drive) and my HDD.

 

[Maverick1234]

Yes.
After the clone operation, you wipe that drive completely.

But lets not get ahead of ourselves.
One step at a time.

Alright. I'll get a 512GB M.2 NVME. I'll go the pc store later and tell them the services I'll need. Thanks for the help.

 

[Maverick1234]

B

Yes.
After the clone operation, you wipe that drive completely.

But lets not get ahead of ourselves.
One step at a time.

Btw, what sites do you recommend that I should buy a windows key? I'm tired of getting scammed lol.

 

[USAFRet]

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Btw, what sites do you recommend that I should buy a windows key? I'm tired of getting scammed lol.

Microsoft...

 

[Maverick1234]

Microsoft...

How and where? I remember their license cost around ₱7,000/₱120 in a leading pc store in my country.

 

[USAFRet]

How and where? I remember their license cost around ₱7,000/₱120 in a leading pc store in my country.

Yes, about $100-$120 is what a legit license costs.

It is a part of your PC, just like GPU/RAM/CPU. Don't try to cheap out.

 

[Maverick1234]

Yes, about $100-$120 is what a legit license costs.

It is a part of your PC, just like GPU/RAM/CPU. Don't try to cheap out.

Holy crap where am I gonna get that money from 😭. I can barely save up $100. Is it ok if I use windows 11 without license key for a while? It will take time for me to get a Windows Key.

 

[USAFRet]

Holy crap where am I gonna get that money from 😭. I can barely save up $100. Is it ok if I use windows 11 without license key for a while? It will take time for me to get a Windows Key.

How much are you buying the rest of these new parts for?

But yes, you can probably run it Unactivated.

 

[Maverick1234]

How much are you buying the rest of these new parts for?

But yes, you can probably run it Unactivated.

I got them all for ₱9,309/$158 which it took me a whole year to save up.

I'll try to get a windows license by Christmas, do I'm not sure if I can.

 

[SyCoREAPER]

Obligatory use Linux if you don't have money for Windows. Arch, Mint, Manjaro.. Tons to choose from.

 

[stonecarver]

Is it ok if I use windows 11 without license key for a while? It will take time for me to get a Windows Key.

That's not a big issue your just locked out of a few things like changing where your items are in your task bar or changing your desk top picture.

There is a temporary window that you actually can set those items though unregistered.

You have to install Windows 11 OFF LINE and before you restart or connect to the internet make those changes.

 

[helper800]

You can use an unlicensed windows install indefinitely and all you will be missing out on are desktop backgrounds and taskbar reorganization. If that saves you 1 years worth of saving, I would not purchase a Windows license, or do as the above message said and run a Linux distribution, they are free.