OEM software windows 8

supermanz0728

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I am looking at building my own system and will needs a windows install. i checked ebay and found some Dell Windows 8.1 license key. I am wondering if i purchase that and install windows 8 via the usb method will it allow me to use the activation key since its not a Dell and assuming its a valid key? I know its not completly legit but 100$ for software when Apple gives it away seems stupid. any thoughts thanks
 
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It's likely it wouldn't work as those Dell OEM disks are for the specific model of Dell systems. When considering your own system builds, you need to take into account the cost of the OS and include it into your budget. Today, that's ~$100, regardless of whether you think it's stupid or not.

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Wolfshadw

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It's likely it wouldn't work as those Dell OEM disks are for the specific model of Dell systems. When considering your own system builds, you need to take into account the cost of the OS and include it into your budget. Today, that's ~$100, regardless of whether you think it's stupid or not.

-Wolf sends
 
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