Windows 10, Any Way to Get Cheeper?

[Drag0n_]

I have Windows 10 on a pre-built PC, but I plan to get a custom sometime and Windows is so expensive.

Is there anyway I can get Windows cheaper? One way I've thought of that might not work is download the Windows 10 Install Tool and download windows onto a USB from my pre-built, from there could I use the existing Windows key or would I have to buy one off G2A or someplace?

Do you know of that way would work?

Also another question I have is, if I were to buy a Windows 10 USB (http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12851110838) could I use that on multiple computers? Or only 1 computer?

 

[Colif]

Windows matches itself to the motherboard/cpu its originally installed in. If the version of windows you had already is a retail copy and not oem (oem comes with pc's or without a manual/box), then you can move it to new pc and then upgrade to win 10.

You can try to use the ISO and see if your key is accepted, if not.. click the option I don't have one and buy a key once win 10 is installed.

Only one pc at a time, but you could move the install with the retail box.

 

[drkatz42]

One windows key, one computer, that's the deal. If you upgrade a computer then you're entitled to use the license again. Of course you'll find articles with workarounds etc and those are illegal.

Windows 10 home oem is 99 bucks. Not bad considering all of that pretty hardware is useless without it. Or, you can move to linux for free, not really a palatable solution for most of us.

 

[Drag0n_]

One windows key, one computer, that's the deal. If you upgrade a computer then you're entitled to use the license again. Of course you'll find articles with workarounds etc and those are illegal.

Windows 10 home oem is 99 bucks. Not bad considering all of that pretty hardware is useless without it. Or, you can move to linux for free, not really a palatable solution for most of us.

What if I use the windows 10 install tool to copy windows on to a USB and then buy a windows key off of G2A?

 

[Colif]

that will work fine - wait, who are G2A? Better just buy it direct of Microsoft: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Windows-10-Home/productID.319937100

you know it works then

 

[bignastyid]

One windows key, one computer, that's the deal. If you upgrade a computer then you're entitled to use the license again. Of course you'll find articles with workarounds etc and those are illegal.

Windows 10 home oem is 99 bucks. Not bad considering all of that pretty hardware is useless without it. Or, you can move to linux for free, not really a palatable solution for most of us.

What if I use the windows 10 install tool to copy windows on to a USB and then buy a windows key off of G2A?

Sites like G2A are not legitimate Microsoft resellers and have been known to sell keys that were not meant to be resold and can end up becoming invalidated.

 

[USAFRet]

What if I use the windows 10 install tool to copy windows on to a USB and then buy a windows key off of G2A?

G2A:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2942456/seller-scam-g2a.html
http://www.polygon.com/2015/2/9/8006693/the-truth-behind-those-mysteriously-cheap-gray-market-game-codes
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2211493/g2a-windows-professional-64bit-legitimate.html

 

[Wolfshadw]

People need to realize that the OS is as much a part of the cost of a custom built PC as the processor or power supply is. It costs what it costs. I do not recommend sites like G2A that offer the OS at such a steep discount because if Microsoft decided the license was obtained illegally, then not only are you out the money you spent on the OS, but you still need to spend the $100 on a legitimate OS.

Just do it from the start and don't take the risk.

-Wolf sends

 

[audie-tron25]

One windows key, one computer, that's the deal. If you upgrade a computer then you're entitled to use the license again. Of course you'll find articles with workarounds etc and those are illegal.

Windows 10 home oem is 99 bucks. Not bad considering all of that pretty hardware is useless without it. Or, you can move to linux for free, not really a palatable solution for most of us.

What if I use the windows 10 install tool to copy windows on to a USB and then buy a windows key off of G2A?

Well, I would support this. I've bought heaps of stuff off of G2A (including Rainbow Six Siege, the game in one of those scams) and I've never had a bad experience. Most of the time I don't even get the G2A shield. I was actually planning to do this when I get another laptop but I haven't done it yet.

I would say as long as you get the G2A shield and get it from a seller which has sold a fair few keys (>~1000 keys), you should be fine. I side note though, I haven't actually had to contest a bad key yet but as long as it's from a popular trader, they should honor it.

Also, you can download the Windows 10 Install Tool (or something like that) on the Windows website and you can just mount it to a USB yourself and save yourself a few extra bucks (if you have another PC already that is.

 

[Colif]

its funny that people try to save money on the two parts of a pc that the windows pc won't work without, the operating system and the power supply. Two parts where you try to save money on them will come back and bite you later.. though psu can bite harder.

 

[Drag0n_]

Ill just stick with buying this: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12851110838

 

[Drag0n_]

One windows key, one computer, that's the deal. If you upgrade a computer then you're entitled to use the license again. Of course you'll find articles with workarounds etc and those are illegal.

Windows 10 home oem is 99 bucks. Not bad considering all of that pretty hardware is useless without it. Or, you can move to linux for free, not really a palatable solution for most of us.

What if I use the windows 10 install tool to copy windows on to a USB and then buy a windows key off of G2A?

Well, I would support this. I've bought heaps of stuff off of G2A (including Rainbow Six Siege, the game in one of those scams) and I've never had a bad experience. Most of the time I don't even get the G2A shield. I was actually planning to do this when I get another laptop but I haven't done it yet.

I would say as long as you get the G2A shield and get it from a seller which has sold a fair few keys (>~1000 keys), you should be fine. I side note though, I haven't actually had to contest a bad key yet but as long as it's from a popular trader, they should honor it.

Also, you can download the Windows 10 Install Tool (or something like that) on the Windows website and you can just mount it to a USB yourself and save yourself a few extra bucks (if you have another PC already that is.

I do have a prebuilt, but how would I get the key?

 

[USAFRet]

Ill just stick with buying this: http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=12851110838

Just like a CPU that retails for $150, you'd know it was a fake if you saw it for $15.
Same with the OS.

Good choice.

 

[Colif]

what do you mean by pre built? Brand name or custom? Unless you specified at time of construction, of the custom pc, that you wanted retail version of Win 10 there is a massive chance they used OEM. And as I sad way up there, OEM is matched to pc it is first installed in.,... just buy Win 10 from that Canadian place, its the safest way.

 

[audie-tron25]

One windows key, one computer, that's the deal. If you upgrade a computer then you're entitled to use the license again. Of course you'll find articles with workarounds etc and those are illegal.

Windows 10 home oem is 99 bucks. Not bad considering all of that pretty hardware is useless without it. Or, you can move to linux for free, not really a palatable solution for most of us.

What if I use the windows 10 install tool to copy windows on to a USB and then buy a windows key off of G2A?

Well, I would support this. I've bought heaps of stuff off of G2A (including Rainbow Six Siege, the game in one of those scams) and I've never had a bad experience. Most of the time I don't even get the G2A shield. I was actually planning to do this when I get another laptop but I haven't done it yet.

I would say as long as you get the G2A shield and get it from a seller which has sold a fair few keys (>~1000 keys), you should be fine. I side note though, I haven't actually had to contest a bad key yet but as long as it's from a popular trader, they should honor it.

Also, you can download the Windows 10 Install Tool (or something like that) on the Windows website and you can just mount it to a USB yourself and save yourself a few extra bucks (if you have another PC already that is.

I do have a prebuilt, but how would I get the key?

Sorry, that's not what I meant. You can mount Windows 10 (downloaded from Microsoft) onto a USB yourself (on a PC that already has an OS) and buy the key separately. It could be cheaper this way, but if your buying it through Microsoft then it won't matter (I thought Microsoft would shave $20 or so if you opted for a digital download but apparently not).

 

[USAFRet]

I do have a prebuilt, but how would I get the key?

The license key from your other system is of no use on a new PC.

 

[junkeymonkey]

don't forget Linux is free [and works well compared to issue full ten] ..lol.. heck 10 makes vista look good