I'm forced to upgrade to Windows 10 to Windows 7..

[Wonderclam]

My PC just took a crap. Had to upgrade the motherboard, CPU and RAM.

Now my Windows 7 is telling me I have 3 days to activate, but it wouldn't let me. My product key is banned. Can't upgrade my Windows to 10 because my product can't activated.

Ok, so now I have to geto Windows 10.

Which version should of Windows 10 should I get? Is there a site where I can get a legit Windows copy for a bit cheaper than full asking price like at a discount or something?

Also, I want to be able to just download the copy as an ISO for me to burn on to a disc, so all the updates are already in.

 

[Rogue Leader]

You can download Win 10 right now and make yourself a fully updated installer

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

You can even install it right now and run it deactivated to start. Then I recommend using PCpartpicker to find who is selling legit licenses cheapest

Win 10 Home right here

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-os-kw900140

 

[Wolfshadw]

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool <--- Direct Microsoft Link

You can use this to download Windows 10 (recommend the 64 bit home version). You can skip the activation process, but you lose the personalization options until you can activate with a legitimate Windows key.

Personally, when I'm looking for a Windows license I just keep an eye on PC Part Picker and grab the cheapest I find there.

-Wolf sends

 

[Wonderclam]

So, I should download and install now, then later on, just buy the cheapest license key I can find?

 

[Rogue Leader]

So, I should download and install now, then later on, just buy the cheapest license key I can find?

If you have the time now to do it, sure go for it. Then buy a license in a few days to unlock it completely.

 

[Wonderclam]

Cheapest partpicker had was $88 for home edition and it's a physical copy. Will there be even cheaper ones that are just license keys and is not the full physical/box/dvd copy?

Is Home edition good enough for gaming or am I going to lose out on something?

 

[Rogue Leader]

Cheapest partpicker had was $88 for home edition and it's a physical copy. Will there be even cheaper ones that are just license keys and is not the full physical/box/dvd copy?

Is Home edition good enough for gaming or am I going to lose out on something?

Not legit. The only way to get a legit license key is to buy a physical copy (or buy from Microsoft which costs more).

Home is fine for gaming. The features Pro adds you do not need.

 

[Wonderclam]

When I get the physical copy, I just punch in the product key that's inside the box?

 

[Rogue Leader]

When I get the physical copy, I just punch in the product key that's inside the box?

Yes, go into settings and then "Update and Security" , then activation, and it will say "Windows is not activated" and there is a link where you can enter the key right in there. Done, that simple!

 

[Wonderclam]

Hmm.. newegg has a digital copy available for download for 99 bucks

 

[Rogue Leader]

Hmm.. newegg has a digital copy available for download for 99 bucks

Yeah thats the same as getting from microsoft. They will just send you a key, you still will download from the link I sent.

 

[Wonderclam]

Thanks, I'll do that as I hate waiting for anything