[SOLVED] Is it worth purchasing Windows for $120?

[geekgamer5902]

Is a legit version of Windows 10 Home worth buying for $120? Is there a safe way to get a cheaper/free legit version/key of W10 Home? I really don't want to shell out $120 on Windows and I really need to activate it.

 

[alexoiu]

Try using Microsoft Media Creation tool to get an install kit and buying an activation code from Amazon.

 

[Alabalcho]

I really don't want to shell out $120 on Windows and I really need to activate it.

I don't want to buy that Porsche, but I really need to own it...

 

[USAFRet]

Is a legit version of Windows 10 Home worth buying for $120? Is there a safe way to get a cheaper/free legit version/key of W10 Home? I really don't want to shell out $120 on Windows and I really need to activate it.

Picture this:

You're building up a new system.

You're looking for 16GB DDR4 RAM.
You come across a site that sells new 2x8GB DDR4-3000 for $20.
Do you buy it, or do you run away laughing, knowing it is a scam?

Licensed software is no different.



A valid Windows license costs what it costs.
Win 10 Home, around $100.

Or, $0, and live with the Unactivated restrictions.



PCPartPicker Part List

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $99.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-25 16:23 EDT-0400

 

[geekgamer5902]

Picture this:

You're building up a new system.

You're looking for 16GB DDR4 RAM.
You come across a site that sells new 2x8GB DDR4-3000 for $20.
Do you buy it, or do you run away laughing, knowing it is a scam?

Licensed software is no different.



A valid Windows license costs what it costs.
Win 10 Home, around $100.

Or, $0, and live with the Unactivated restrictions.



PCPartPicker Part List

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($99.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $99.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-25 16:23 EDT-0400

What exactly are the restrictions if I don't activate? Also I'm gonna be streaming, so would the watermark be visible?

 

[USAFRet]

What exactly are the restrictions if I don't activate? Also I'm gonna be streaming, so would the watermark be visible?

No customization of the taskbar, and the randomly appearing watermark at bottom right.
I'm not sure how or if it appears in the context of streaming.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

If you are streaming your whole screen, yes the watermark will be noticeable.

Instead of getting in an argument, read here.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/get-windows-10-free-or-cheap,5717.html