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Cheapest legit windows.

  • 16-02-2022 10:18am
    #1
    zaphodbeeb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 376 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Upgraded my main PC (new mobo, cpu, ram, NVME drive).

    Was trying to activate windows, said no license found - wouldn't activate with my license keys.

    In the end successfully activated using my digital license from previous build, but went looking to buy windows as thought it'd not be too dear presuming I could buy an OEM version.

    Cheapest I've seen from Microsoft is 259 euro.

    I'm not after dodgy keys / non-legit software - but surely there's a way to get windows legitimately for cheaper than that for a new build / OEM pc?

    Any help appreciated!


    -ZB



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  • #2
    Kirijoleth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭Kirijoleth


    There are a lot of grey market Microsoft Windows licenses available, such as the ones large companies use to install windows across their devices that aren't meant for the average consumer. This Youtube video should show you what to avoid and how to find cheap legitimate keys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm3mLBJWBhc



  • #3
    zaphodbeeb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 376 ✭✭zaphodbeeb


    @Kirijoleth Thanks a million for that - awesome!

    -ZB



  • #4
    zaphodbeeb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 376 ✭✭zaphodbeeb


    Any other ideas? I thought that when buying a new mobo / CPU / ram etc you could order the OEM license...



  • #5
    rat_race
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭rat_race


    I bought several on Amazon before, for about €8 or €10. Seemed legit, never gave me hassle.

    After that, I bought more -- on ebay, I believe.



  • #6
    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    An OEM(Original Equipment Manufacturer) license is tied to MoBo and you cannot order it, its provided by Dell, Lenovo, etc. with computer you purchase.

    Retail license is tied to your MS account once you purchace it and " ... If you have a Windows 10 Retail license, you can transfer the product key to another computer, as long as you deactivate the old device."

    So, was your old PC bought from shelf or self build, how you had it activated?

    Its either you looking for legit or for other options...

    history of boards 2021




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  • #7
    Kirijoleth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭Kirijoleth


    I have used Mr Key shop in the past, they're a legitimate company that is located in the UK here's a link to their site that also tells you where they get their serial numbers from and the legal judgements that enable them to do it: https://mrkeyshop.com/en//4-about-us



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