Windows 7 for free

[chris96993]

Hey guys, this post is assuming windows 7 is the best windows, according to the masses, but correct me if im wrong.

So i just finished building my gaming build after 10 hours of hassle. I realize building a pc on your own saves a little money, but after returning from Target where i saw the only windows available, windows 8.1, for 200$ i thought that i did all the work for nothing and will end up paying even more for my pc than from a store.

This is very expensive so it is tempting o look for alternatives. For educational purposes of course, would it be safe and have the same outcome if one downloaded windows 7 from the internet using youtube guides (they seem credible with thousands of views and likes)? So avoiding the topic of legality, is it as simple as downloading windows onto a usb and then installing the OS?

Thanks, any input is apreciated as i will; not do anything untill someone responded

 

[vrumor]

Avoiding the topic of legality? It is against TH rules to even ask about stolen versions of software. There are other places to buy Windows 8 that wont cost $200. Can get an OEM version from Newegg for $99.

 

[Ubrales]

Purchase Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 from Newegg. It costs $100 to $120.

 

[USAFRet]

1. You cannot avoid the topic of legality. Especially here.

2, A regular Windows license, 7, 8, 8.1...does not cost $200.

3. Downloading an OS from 'the internet', is likely to be preloaded with various malware or trojans, and is guaranteed to be illegal.

To conclude - do not do this.

 

[chris96993]

Guys the reason i said to avoid legality because it is clearly illegal and everyone knows it, i just wanted some opinions for educational purposes