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PCWorld Software Store - Windows 10 Professional - 80% off MSRP - $39.99

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Nov 29, 2020 06:14 PM
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JuliusTreyNov 29, 2020 06:14 PM
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Bought it to put on a VM. Was thinking of adding a Win 10 Pro VM, but at $40 bucks for a license, I decided to set it up.

Thanks.
Nov 29, 2020 06:33 PM
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babygdavNov 29, 2020 06:33 PM
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Quote from eViLNeWBiE06 :
Do I need to have Windows 7/8 installed first and then install Windows 10 as an upgrade, or can I just install a clean Windows 10 and then use the old key?
Both ways
Nov 29, 2020 06:35 PM
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babygdavNov 29, 2020 06:35 PM
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Quote from Nvuono :
A note for anyone who thinks they're ok with their current Windows 10 or doing an upgrade from freeā€”that free upgrade gets locked to your hardware as I just found out when I swapped out my motherboard and was no longer "activated". The retail code from this deal is transferable
Specifically: https://www.windowscentral.com/ho...-drive?amp
Nov 29, 2020 06:44 PM
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babygdavNov 29, 2020 06:44 PM
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[QUOTE=80is;143068165][QUOTE=baracca;143058181]
Quote :
Step 1. Buy a windows 7 pro license on ebay for $1-3
Step 2. Install windows 10 pro and use win7 key as upgrade
Step 3. Send 50% that i saved you to me
Step 4. You are welcome

ebay is one place to look, deals are not posted just because you arrived at the site, you have to actively look for them.

you can also check other sites, and sites outside of the US [gamers-outlet.net]. just make sure you are not using your credit card . . . one must always use a gift card or something equivalent.

you can also search CL for old PC boxes that came with Win7 . . . be creative
Lol. You know simply searching for the Win7 oem label and looking at the photos of the codes works free?
Nov 29, 2020 09:37 PM
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slimwantsfatNov 29, 2020 09:37 PM
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Bought one and downloaded a 18m file and code. I don't have to install the windows pro (haven't decided which PC to upgrade yet) right now but anything in the future, correct?
Pro
Nov 29, 2020 11:40 PM
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Nov 29, 2020 11:40 PM
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Quote from slimwantsfat :
Bought one and downloaded a 18m file and code. I don't have to install the windows pro (haven't decided which PC to upgrade yet) right now but anything in the future, correct?
Nope should be able to install at your leisure. How did the come come?
Nov 30, 2020 12:23 AM
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g725sNov 30, 2020 12:23 AM
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Nov 30, 2020 02:59 AM
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Rick1966Nov 30, 2020 02:59 AM
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Quote from varnata :
This is fake one. Same as one you can find at ebay.
Now please enlighten me as to why PCworld would risk their reputation by providing a gateway for a fly by night actor selling illegitimate keys? They have been doing this for quite a while now. I stumbled across this offer almost a year ago. Do you think Microsoft would allow this to happen for long? The keys are legit. They have just been purchased in bulk, so they can then be resold for such a low price.
Nov 30, 2020 04:59 AM
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O1o2o1Nov 30, 2020 04:59 AM
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Quote from diskdevl :
The original PC World post has a few more details on this deal :
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3...t-off.html [pcworld.com]

"This offer, good through November, is for a Microsoft-licensed retail version of Windows 10 Pro, and not an OEM version."

"PCWorld's partner, Cleverbridge, is able to secure great discounts by going directly to software vendors and publishers, buying licenses in bulk, and then working with safe, secure brands (like PCWorld) to sell the software directly to consumers. Please note this deal is for an unlimited lifetime license for a single PC."

So, anyone have any experience with Cleverbridge ? I'm inclined to think this sounds like a great way to end up with either a Volume or gray market license key - which may work great forever, or may not. =)
Cleverbridge sounded familiar so I searched my legacy email boxes.. Turns out, I've used them maybe half a dozen times from 2008 onwards. Lots of different software companies have chosen them for distribution of their software. Whether these particular keys are legit or not, I cannot say, but Cleverbridge itself does not seem shady in the least. I hope that helps.
Nov 30, 2020 05:17 AM
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WiFivomFranManNov 30, 2020 05:17 AM
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Quote from CleverLocket3038 :
Lol I can't believe you people are falling for this. It's just the same OEM codes you can get for $3 on ebay. At that point you might as well use HWID to activate it for free. Microsoft isn't seeing a penny of the money either way.
PCworld? It is a legit company.
Nov 30, 2020 05:39 AM
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Promo2018Nov 30, 2020 05:39 AM
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Quote from WiFivomFranMan :
PCworld? It is a legit company.
Stupid question. Are you legit?
Nov 30, 2020 05:41 AM
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WiFivomFranManNov 30, 2020 05:41 AM
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Too legit to quit....
Nov 30, 2020 09:58 AM
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recountrymanNov 30, 2020 09:58 AM
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[quote="babygdav;143106533"][QUOTE=80is;143068165]
Quote from baracca :
Lol. You know simply searching for the Win7 oem label and looking at the photos of the codes works free?
OEM will only upgrade to a OEM license the one from PCWorld is retail so its transferable.
Nov 30, 2020 12:51 PM
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BertlorNov 30, 2020 12:51 PM
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Does anyone know if there is an issue of buying a license today but not using or activating it for a few months... won't be building new for a bit (... If only the Ryzen 5 5600 would be available in a "few" months).

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Nov 30, 2020 01:57 PM
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BobRetroNov 30, 2020 01:57 PM
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Quote from hbthanki :
https://software.pcworld.com/p432...ofessional [pcworld.com]

Windows home for $10 less (Thanks jone2an for the windows home deal)
https://slickdeals.net/f/14627833-windows-10-home-pcworld-software-store-back-again-29-99
I'd advise spending the extra $10 for the pro version. I love the ability to remote-desktop into a machine. You also have the ability to use bitlocker to protect sensitive documents, which I highly advise. I personally don't use bitlocker, but VeraCrypt instead. If it were more than $10 difference I'd say weigh the pros and cons, but for $10 it's well worth it.

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