Windows 10
Windows 10
Thanks for the guidance. I'm unsure how to proceed. I recall Linus explained this in a video. My GPU took too long to arrive, which is the final issue. If I use an OEM Windows 10 with the built-in GPU, what chances are there for it to deactivate after installing the right GPU? Is there a workaround if I need to reset the drive and reinstall locally?
Yes, even when changing the video card in his video, the de-activation watermark didn't appear. However, he mentioned it did in a previous test. I found out from other sources that the trigger is usually related to swapping the motherboard or boot drive. It's strange.
Yes, it's okay. You should be able to handle it. In the worst case, you can perform a phone activation. If you use a Microsoft account, that's fine, though the product key will be tied to it. Make sure the MS account you provide belongs to the system owner. To avoid issues and ensure a smooth process, I'd prefer you wait for your hardware to be ready.
Wow, this is refreshing. I've never heard that before. First you need to purchase a windows license key BUT if you have a windows laptop or any OEM machine pretty sure you can grill a Microsoft representative into giving you an OEM key free of charge. Just tell them you wish to transfer license from your old laptop/desktop to your new system. Get a windows installer. Just Google windows 10 installer and it should take you to the right Microsoft website. Create a windows installer USB stick with it. Then if your system drives are blank, just plug in your USB drive and your computer motherboard bios should directly boot you into Windows install. Just curious, what operating system have you been using if not windows? Edit: Never mind. You had used windows before, just not the 10.
You're asking about what your brother might be using the system for. My earlier suggestion regarding the free OEM key won't apply if any of your old machines don’t have Windows 10 installed. A regular retail license for Windows is quite expensive, often over $100, which seems like a way for Microsoft to target custom PC builders.
Do you have windows 10 key already? I do not see the reason of purchasing license if you are more familiar with Linux. I used to have a windows 10 retail license key years back. I have never touch it sense. I felt more at home on Ubuntu and Arch.