Choose between 10 OEM or Windows 7.
Choose between 10 OEM or Windows 7.
Hello, your question about getting Windows 10 with an OEM key is understandable. It’s possible to obtain a valid Windows 10 installation using just the official OEM key, though you may need to follow specific activation steps. As for upgrading, it depends on your needs—if you plan heavy gaming or 3D work, the upgrade could be beneficial. Your current setup runs Windows 7 and includes a wide range of software like Adobe Suite, After Effects, Blender, and more. The usage you describe covers both creative tasks and some light gaming, so upgrading might offer better performance and future-proofing.
The argument overlooks significant advantages of Windows 10 over Windows 7. The claims about Microsoft collecting personal data are exaggerated. What Microsoft actually gathers is standard for any major tech firm, with most information remaining anonymous.
You're dealing with a unique scenario where the system switches between Windows 7 and Windows 10, and it performs better when running Windows 10. Based on my observations, it seems your friend likely upgraded an old Windows 7 machine that had never been properly formatted, leading to unexpected issues.
He performed a full fresh setup. I noticed some strange problems with version 10 during new installs. Upgrading my motherboard to version 10 resolved the issue, but after upgrading to an SSD, it didn’t power off properly when shut down. I suspect driver problems, yet it functioned afterward. It seemed to work again after a later update of 10, which failed because the first SSD died and required another install. I rely on version 10 for my laptop and gaming, but it clearly has more bugs than version 7 due to frequent changes and inadequate quality assurance testing (they seem to push insiders to fix things). I still recommend using version 10 for its upcoming security patches and faster performance, though ignoring its flaws is not wise.
Yeah. I’m actually going to admit I’ve had some issues with Windows 10 myself. Usually I brush it off as Microsoft’s usual interference, but most of the time it’s just harmless. I’ve even found the same problem on my own machine—shutting it down makes Windows close, but the PC stays on. It fixed itself after a while. Still, I keep saying there’s no point keeping it running at 7 out of 10 these days.
Otherwise, improved autostart options work better, and faster launch programs run smoothly. Also, enhanced control over services is available. Cleaning old installation files takes less time (though Windows 10 might handle some tasks more efficiently). Updates in Windows 7 are more predictable—no need to adjust settings after each update. Yes, Windows 10 is newer and should be used on new systems.