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Issue discussed in 8.1 trial

Issue discussed in 8.1 trial

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samnokomis
Junior Member
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05-20-2025, 12:10 PM
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I have the 8.1 90 day trial since I can't afford Windows. I'm a student without a job, so no income. I need to look after my younger sister, which makes my mom hesitant about me getting a real job. That's why I applied for the trial. After the first 90 days, it let me reinstall, but then I wiped the PC and reinstalled again. After the next 90 days passed (though it probably expired earlier than 90), it refused to reinstall and showed an error about not having a Windows core. I tried fixing the code and didn't get any information about why it wouldn't activate after the trial ended. I've searched online but found nothing.
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samnokomis
05-20-2025, 12:10 PM #1

I have the 8.1 90 day trial since I can't afford Windows. I'm a student without a job, so no income. I need to look after my younger sister, which makes my mom hesitant about me getting a real job. That's why I applied for the trial. After the first 90 days, it let me reinstall, but then I wiped the PC and reinstalled again. After the next 90 days passed (though it probably expired earlier than 90), it refused to reinstall and showed an error about not having a Windows core. I tried fixing the code and didn't get any information about why it wouldn't activate after the trial ended. I've searched online but found nothing.

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Blossommm
Member
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06-08-2025, 09:31 PM
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Start by avoiding keyloggers since they're against the law and risky. Second, the Win10 tech preview is a genuine OS (though in development). Third, consider Linux—it's free and consumes fewer resources than Windows. And fourth, when you need assistance, you'll receive it. YOU MUST BE HONEST WITH THE HELPER OR YOU WON'T RECEIVE HELP IN THE FUTURE. I get why you'd feel discouraged with such a negative attitude.
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Blossommm
06-08-2025, 09:31 PM #2

Start by avoiding keyloggers since they're against the law and risky. Second, the Win10 tech preview is a genuine OS (though in development). Third, consider Linux—it's free and consumes fewer resources than Windows. And fourth, when you need assistance, you'll receive it. YOU MUST BE HONEST WITH THE HELPER OR YOU WON'T RECEIVE HELP IN THE FUTURE. I get why you'd feel discouraged with such a negative attitude.

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leonaxxx
Junior Member
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06-10-2025, 12:03 AM
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Windows 10 allows automatic sharing of usage data, which is quite different from a keylogger. Linux supports many games through Steam and GOG, with some adjustments needed. Plus, it’s hard to buy games when you can’t afford the quiet of Windows.
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leonaxxx
06-10-2025, 12:03 AM #3

Windows 10 allows automatic sharing of usage data, which is quite different from a keylogger. Linux supports many games through Steam and GOG, with some adjustments needed. Plus, it’s hard to buy games when you can’t afford the quiet of Windows.

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ImEternity
Junior Member
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06-11-2025, 12:30 PM
#4
I own 105 titles on my Steam profile and yes, the games look sharp when you use Wine and other tools to run Windows apps on Linux. It works just fine for me.
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ImEternity
06-11-2025, 12:30 PM #4

I own 105 titles on my Steam profile and yes, the games look sharp when you use Wine and other tools to run Windows apps on Linux. It works just fine for me.

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XOJET
Junior Member
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06-12-2025, 06:26 AM
#5
Some of these might already be native, haven't you tried using a native client? My Linux laptop is quite old and struggles with running games. All the attempts I made worked fine. Still, if you can purchase 105 games, you should be able to afford a $50 Win8.1 license from G2A.
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XOJET
06-12-2025, 06:26 AM #5

Some of these might already be native, haven't you tried using a native client? My Linux laptop is quite old and struggles with running games. All the attempts I made worked fine. Still, if you can purchase 105 games, you should be able to afford a $50 Win8.1 license from G2A.

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Meowables
Senior Member
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06-14-2025, 09:14 PM
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I'm only 16 years old and didn't have a job, but I had money from my school work. I got some pain, but since it was summer I didn’t have a job. Now I just watch my sisters for my parents. I didn’t own my gaming PC until about a month after the program ended—two months before school started. All the games I bought were because I knew I was saving for one.
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Meowables
06-14-2025, 09:14 PM #6

I'm only 16 years old and didn't have a job, but I had money from my school work. I got some pain, but since it was summer I didn’t have a job. Now I just watch my sisters for my parents. I didn’t own my gaming PC until about a month after the program ended—two months before school started. All the games I bought were because I knew I was saving for one.

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danielkol
Junior Member
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06-14-2025, 10:00 PM
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danielkol
06-14-2025, 10:00 PM #7