Purchasing an Operating System
Purchasing an Operating System
It's helpful to use Microsoft Software Swap at around $20 for the top Windows tier. Just coordinate with the right contacts. I sent three messages by 3 PM, and only the third one got a reply. I received the key in two hours, even though I messaged two others 24 hours earlier.
Purchase a standard license from Microsoft or Amazon. Pay the full amount; avoid OEM or MSDN options. I received my Windows 8.1 Pro for 50€ (student discount) rather than the regular 200€ price.
Yes, using a non-OME Windows key on various motherboards is possible.