Can you get Windows free for new build?

Snazzy Snaz

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Sorry for the noob question but Im struggling to find an answer, thats not years old.

Can you get any version of windows for free? Its my first time building a pc and I dont even know if the OS comes with the hardware or not. If not do I have to pay full wack for it? Really want to avoid that as Im on a budget.
 
Solution
Unless you are a student and your school has low cost version available, they you pay full price just like the rest of us. If you buy components, then no OS is included.