Setting up Windows 10 on a homemade computer.
Setting up Windows 10 on a homemade computer.
I need to purchase a Windows 10 copy. My system was set up around June 2013 with Windows 8.0, and I also ran Linux Mint on a separate SSD. Because I didn’t realize, I erased the Windows partition to install native Linux games on Steam... At that time, Linux was my primary OS and I rarely used Windows 8. Now it seems I might need to use Windows apps occasionally. Can I buy an OEM Windows 10 on a flash drive that would wipe the old drive and reinstall it? My goal is to get an OEM copy from Amazon, preferably on a USB stick instead of a DVD. Last time I bought Windows 7 for a friend, the DVD arrived damaged. I also noticed Newegg’s third-party sellers have become less reliable. Should I still opt for a full retail price or go with an OEM version? I’m also thinking about choosing Windows Pro instead.
Consider purchasing a key and obtaining the installer on your existing machine, then converting your USB into a bootable version. That approach worked for me.
I would create the flash drive yourself (check the link below). You can purchase the code from most vendors or other places where you might buy a Windows key. Insert the code during the installation process. Or you can install Windows fully and activate it later if you decide to do so. Activating Windows isn't strictly required. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...c3b507420d
it's not really good in the long run... I just got a new motherboard and tried to make some changes, but it seemed like I had to "reactivate" it first before anything else worked.
The Linux the Flash tool completes the USB flash device so Windows 10 can boot from the ISO. This method works with Balena Etcher but not with other Linux USB flash utilities. Purchasing it directly from USB is recommended.
I was wondering where to purchase Dual Layer DVDs. Are there any stores or online options available? Once I have my credit card, I won’t need to buy them again or visit places like Window Retail.