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I know pretty well how to build PCs, and I really enjoyed making one for my birthday. My parents bought a used PC from eBay so I could experiment with it and get a nice media machine. Everything worked fine except for the Windows setup—there was no hard drive left, so I swapped in an SSD. After installing Windows, everything booted up, but I couldn’t get my personal key valid. I talked to tech support for about three days, each session lasting around three hours, but they couldn’t help. Now I’m using Linux, which the PC runs perfectly, though I’d like Windows more. I need advice on whether I should buy a new motherboard or just stick with Linux and deal with another Windows license.
I obtained the key from the source you mentioned. It appears to be in use by a connected device.
The system running on the older PC features an i7 4770K processor, but it doesn’t seem to satisfy the specifications needed for Windows 11.
I used to purchase it from Amazon around 2020, probably directly from Microsoft, and it included a small USB drive.
I was planning on running windows 10 from the get-go is there anyway you can link a legitimate place to buy one and then my next question is once it’s activated will it be sure to take away the watermark because I think the problem is since the previous owner had windows on it he took the hard drive out and it’s still looking for the original key and I don’t know if it makes a difference, but this is an prebuilt PC
You can easily set up a fresh Windows 11 on older computers without problems. Many tutorials and videos explain the process: https://pureinfotech.com/install-windows...ported-pc/. To get the Windows 11 media creator, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software.../windows11 and follow their instructions. If you need a cheap Windows 10 key, I recommend checking Electronic First.com – make sure to select the correct license type (Pro or Home). I’ve used their service several times without issues. Removing the old HDD doesn’t matter much. If your motherboard already has a Windows key embedded, it might still work, but it’s unlikely if it’s an older machine. Using a key linked to another device can be tricky for Microsoft. There are alternatives you can explore.
You mentioned using the Windows key on a different machine, but that method might not apply there.