Upgrading to Windows 10 from pirated 8.1

[aocaocxbox]

Can someone who's got a pirated - activated version of Windows 8.1 pro upgrade to Windows 10 safely?

 

[Saberus]

No, get a legit copy.

 

[Rogue Leader]

IIRC the upgrade will work but it will not be genuine and you will need to pay to unlock it

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/205902-no-windows-10-wont-be-a-free-upgrade-for-os-pirates

EDIT: And no I do not condone this, pay for it like the rest of us

 

[anoori9000]

No, but you can buy 8.1 for only $25 here: https://www.g2a.com/microsoft-windows-8-1-professional-32-64-bit-oem-cd-key-global.html

Now these keys are from students selling them, but they have a money back guarantee so if it doesn't work they give you a new one or your money

 

[McHenryB]

It's not the place of this site to offer advice to users of pirated software other than "buy a legitimate copy".

 

[aocaocxbox]

Thanks all for your answers, just purchased a key from g2a.com

 

[WyomingKnott]

Would you be kind and tell us how the installation and activation go? I'd be curious as to whether the process works, or the license server rejects it as already being used.

Many thanks. I'll learn something.

 

[aocaocxbox]

The activation went fine but it was on a pirated ISO of 8.1, im currently creating an official ISO through creating installation media, Once i've done a clean install using an ISO from microsoft, I'll try and activate and let you all know!

 

[Jonathan Cave]

Ensure you activate over the phone., don't wait 30 days to find its non-genuine or someone else has used your oem code.

 

[aocaocxbox]

Ensure you activate over the phone., don't wait 30 days to find its non-genuine or someone else has used your oem code.

Thanks for that, will i literally have to talk to someone or is it automated?

Also, how will over the phone activation tell me if its a genuine code? I've never done it before

 

[Jonathan Cave]

Ensure you activate over the phone., don't wait 30 days to find its non-genuine or someone else has used your oem code.

Thanks for that, will i literally have to talk to someone or is it automated?

Also, how will over the phone activation tell me if its a genuine code? I've never done it before

It's automated If you have smartphone they sms u a link. No talking involved.

 

[aocaocxbox]

Ensure you activate over the phone., don't wait 30 days to find its non-genuine or someone else has used your oem code.

Thanks for that, will i literally have to talk to someone or is it automated?

Also, how will over the phone activation tell me if its a genuine code? I've never done it before

It's automated If you have smartphone they sms u a link. No talking involved.

Thanks Jon, This method will tell me if i've bought a non - legit key straight away will it?

 

[USAFRet]

Ensure you activate over the phone., don't wait 30 days to find its non-genuine or someone else has used your oem code.

Thanks for that, will i literally have to talk to someone or is it automated?

Also, how will over the phone activation tell me if its a genuine code? I've never done it before

It's automated If you have smartphone they sms u a link. No talking involved.

Thanks Jon, This method will tell me if i've bought a non - legit key straight away will it?

Maybe, maybe not.
Often, keys from those sources become blocked once the activation servers figure it out. May be right now, may be next week/month.

 

[aocaocxbox]

Ensure you activate over the phone., don't wait 30 days to find its non-genuine or someone else has used your oem code.

Thanks for that, will i literally have to talk to someone or is it automated?

Also, how will over the phone activation tell me if its a genuine code? I've never done it before

It's automated If you have smartphone they sms u a link. No talking involved.

Thanks Jon, This method will tell me if i've bought a non - legit key straight away will it?

Maybe, maybe not.
Often, keys from those sources become blocked once the activation servers figure it out. May be right now, may be next week/month.

Hmm, worth a gamble for £20 anyway! If it does come back as non - legit I'll update this post & let everyone know

 

[USAFRet]

"If it sounds too good to be true..."

 

[aocaocxbox]

"If it sounds too good to be true..."

Yep I suppose,

If you win you'll be happy if you lose you'll be wise!

 

[Jonathan Cave]

I bought Windows 7 Pro SP1 (OEM) from Kinguin (similar to G2A) for £28 and registered it via the telephone (smart phone)

I validated it via http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/genuine then the 'Validate Now' button.

Where people go wrong is they enter the key at the end of the windows installation then DONT register it which results in the key being used by someone else.

I will let you all know how the W10 installation goes...

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

G2A is not a legit reseller of windows.

It will be blacklisted.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If your clear after 3 months , you may have a legit one.

 

[aocaocxbox]

G2A is not a legit reseller of windows.

It will be blacklisted.

It's upgraded to windows 10 perfectly & it's accepted the key and I'm activated.

I'll just wait and see if I get any errors over the next few weeks / months now!

 

[aocaocxbox]

If your clear after 3 months , you may have a legit one.

Hopefully, It was only £20 anyway so worth a risk I suppose.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's a shot in the Dark , hope you have a good one.

 

[aocaocxbox]

It's a shot in the Dark , hope you have a good one.

Thanks mate, do you know if there'll be a new server OS to with windows 10?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://community.futuremark.com/forum/showthread.php?181075-How-is-windows-8-1-Pro-so-cheap-on-G2A

Like I stated you will know for sure after 3 months.

Some good some bad.

My rating is I wouldn't touch it.

 

[aocaocxbox]

http://community.futuremark.com/forum/showthread.php?181075-How-is-windows-8-1-Pro-so-cheap-on-G2A

Like I stated you will no for sure after 3 months.

Some good some bad.

My rating is I wouldn't touch it.

I can get a refund from them apparently anyway & I paid through paypal so they haven't really got my bank details!

Even if I don't get a refund i'll just accept that I've lost £20

On the other hand if it all turns out great then i'll of saved myself £100 😉