Do you require a product key?

12-21-2016, 01:41 AM

Someone might have more insight than I do. It's 2017 now, do I really need a product key for Windows 10? I remember it used to be possible without one. How about today? Thanks ahead!

LizardLad3l

12-21-2016, 01:41 AM #1

Someone might have more insight than I do. It's 2017 now, do I really need a product key for Windows 10? I remember it used to be possible without one. How about today? Thanks ahead!

hotcone33
Member

204

12-21-2016, 08:00 AM

Yes, you require a key.

hotcone33

12-21-2016, 08:00 AM #2

Yes, you require a key.

m4xesh3pard
Member

177

12-25-2016, 08:53 AM

You can simply keep it disabled.

m4xesh3pard

12-25-2016, 08:53 AM #3

You can simply keep it disabled.

EnderSponge_
Member

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12-28-2016, 04:10 PM

Not worthwhile, allocate $23 on Kinguin.

EnderSponge_

12-28-2016, 04:10 PM #4

Not worthwhile, allocate $23 on Kinguin.

xRawzx
Member

177

12-28-2016, 11:27 PM

A license is required. Any other information constitutes piracy. The key represents a single part of the license. Buy from a Hong Kong-based key reseller at your own risk.

xRawzx

12-28-2016, 11:27 PM #5

A license is required. Any other information constitutes piracy. The key represents a single part of the license. Buy from a Hong Kong-based key reseller at your own risk.

FreshAuri
Junior Member

12-28-2016, 11:32 PM

It's become more sensible now. Kinguin also charged twice on a canceled card, which seems suspicious. G2A didn't do that.

FreshAuri

12-28-2016, 11:32 PM #6

It's become more sensible now. Kinguin also charged twice on a canceled card, which seems suspicious. G2A didn't do that.

PumpkinDash08
Junior Member

12-29-2016, 10:44 PM

Windows didn't become free overnight. It used to require a license, but for a limited time you could upgrade without one. That policy has since changed and is no longer available.

PumpkinDash08

12-29-2016, 10:44 PM #7

Windows didn't become free overnight. It used to require a license, but for a limited time you could upgrade without one. That policy has since changed and is no longer available.

Tico_32
Senior Member

680

12-30-2016, 04:01 AM

I previously used Windows 10 for a while without a license (around three months). Later, I purchased one to ensure safety. I remembered from 2016 that they didn’t require it during the free upgrade. Since those free upgrades aren’t allowed anymore, I thought using it freely was the same. It’s better to confirm than to guess.

Tico_32

12-30-2016, 04:01 AM #8