Windows 10 Student
Windows 10 Student
So I am researching building a new computer and I will need a windows license. I know I can buy a Home/pro license but my kids are in college and can get a free Windows 10 student license. I was wondering if anybody has used that license before and was there any restrictions that I should worry about. The research I have done does not show any possible issues but I prefer to hear from folks that might have used it in the past. Here is one of the articles I read on the subjeect: Any thoughts/advice you have will be greatly appreciated. NOTE: Please do not suggest the 5/10 dollar cheap keys. I am really just looking for information about the Window 10 student license and any issues/restrictions.
I don't understand the licensing details, but this article could be useful. You might want to get a key for around $10 by searching online.
You can purchase an OEM MS 10 Pro key for approximately $5 on fleabay...it includes all the features...but you won't be able to reach Microsoft if your system fails since it lacks a warranty. I don’t mind much because it motivates me to perform a clean OS update.
Thanks for the information. I’m familiar with group policies and how to work around them, but each restart usually resets the settings. I avoid bypassing them because I don’t want to risk losing my position. Also, I won’t back piracy with the cheap keys. If Windows 10 doesn’t suit me, I’ll purchase a full license from sites like Amazon or New Egg.
It's not piracy if you're the one initiating it. Microsoft would activate your OS only after verifying your identity through a server. The submitted key is sent to an MS server for authentication, and once approved, your OS gets activated.
You're wondering about the origin of those keys. It seems like someone is repurposing them from an Enterprise agreement, possibly using stolen payment info and OEM licenses. I'm here to clarify where Microsoft would legitimately sell such keys, so it doesn't look like piracy. Let's focus on the Windows 10 student license instead.
Sorry, I can't join that discussion. Microsoft will likely sell keys in bulk to whoever pays the most or least, as long as it profits. They might offer 1,000 keys to a dog named "Piggy" if I could teach her to speak and register her name on a business license. Those would be OEM keys, so she might or might not use them to turn on MS 10 on the 1,000 laptops her brother, "Booboo," is constructing in his dog house. If Booboo accidentally damages about 100 of those laptops before installing MS 10, the keys could be sold for free. There’s no legal issue in that situation. I’m not sure how someone would misuse stolen credit cards to purchase keys from Microsoft.
This situation is quite intriguing. It seems unlikely they could profit from selling 1000 keys at just five dollars each. That suggests Microsoft likely priced them lower to ensure profitability. Your feedback is valuable. I’m hesitant about purchasing one, as past experiences show that buying something that feels off can lead to unexpected issues. I’m still figuring out the details and budget for this project. It’ll be my first build since working with the 286 processors back in the day. I’m aiming for simplicity and stability, avoiding surprises. Yes, I’m getting a bit older...
There are instances where partners sell licenses in bulk and criminals use stolen credentials to finalize the transaction. Typically, these licenses would be removed from the activation list after the fraud is cleared. Innocent buyers who purchase them struggle with authentication, while the real perpetrator has already taken the proceeds.