Computers.Woot has
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (Digital Download) on sale for
$24.99.
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Dealzslickk for sharing this deal
Offer Notes:
- Your redemption code will be delivered as tracking number within a few business days. You will receive your serial number(s) to authorize and register your product as your tracking number.
- You'll receive a redemption code (serial number, a 25-character, alphanumeric serial number for each program) allowing you to instantly download the program for your desktop or laptop device. Requires a PC or laptop computer. Not compatible with iOS (iPad, iPhone), Android (tablets) or Chromebook devices. Internet connection required for online activation.
- If your setup meets the minimum hardware requirement to run Windows 11, you'll be eligible for a free upgrade.
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They closed the free upgrade program technically many years ago. But there was a loophole. However that was blocked as of about a month and a half ago.
https://www.theverge.co
https://www.windowscent
In other words, the fact that Woot is emailing you a code means it's not genuine. Sure, it may work, but it's the same as those $3 codes you get on eBay. Gray market and/or enterprises licenses being distributed outside Microsoft's T&Cs.
Can't believe this thing is FP.
Per Microsoft's own site/language, they only sell/distribute retail licenses as a USB stick, with retail boxed packaging and a COA.
https://www.microsoft.c
With the exception of Product Key Cards (PKC's) distributed with COA's, Microsoft does not distribute products keys as standalone products. If you see a listing on an auction site, online classified ad, or other online page advertising product keys for sale, it's a good indication that the keys are likely stolen or counterfeit. If you were to purchase and use a stolen or counterfeit product key to activate Windows installed on your PC, the key may not work for activation, may already be in use on another PC, or it might be blocked from use later by Microsoft when the key is reported stolen. The best way to get everything you expect up front is to buy genuine Microsoft software preinstalled on a new PC or genuine Microsoft software from an authorized reseller.
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If you are being forced by Microsoft to learn a new interface, then why not learn a new OS?
Linux is a viable option for non gamers. It's great on older hardware and is a good way to give older hardware new life. Gave an older pc with Linux mint to a 68 year old family member, and they use it routinely.
I use Linux for everything but gaming. (Dual boot with windows 10) The learning curve is not that steep. You're being forced by MS to learn something different anyway, so now it is as good as any to try.
https://www.linuxmint.c
Your redemption code will be delivered as tracking number within a few business days. You will receive your serial number(s) to authorize and register your product as your tracking number.
You'll receive a redemption code (serial number, a 25-character, alphanumeric serial number for each program) allowing you to instantly download the program for your desktop or laptop device. Requires a PC or laptop computer. Not compatible with iOS (iPad, iPhone), Android (tablets) or Chromebook devices. Internet connection required for online activation.
If your setup meets the minimum hardware requirement to run Windows 11, you'll be eligible for a free upgrade.
If you are being forced by Microsoft to learn a new interface, then why not learn a new OS?
Linux is a viable option for non gamers. It's great on older hardware and is a good way to give older hardware new life. Gave an older pc with Linux mint to a 68 year old family member, and they use it routinely.
I use Linux for everything but gaming. (Dual boot with windows 10) The learning curve is not that steep. You're being forced by MS to learn something different anyway, so now it is as good as any to try.
https://www.linuxmint.c
Hardware requirements boil down to 2 things I think: tpm 2.0 which is embedded in newer motherboard and CPU being newer than core i 8th gen for Intel, not sure about AMD
Windows 11 interface and performance are amazing y'all should do a fresh install if your machine supports
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If you are being forced by Microsoft to learn a new interface, then why not learn a new OS?
Linux is a viable option for non gamers. It's great on older hardware and is a good way to give older hardware new life. Gave an older pc with Linux mint to a 68 year old family member, and they use it routinely.
I use Linux for everything but gaming. (Dual boot with windows 10) The learning curve is not that steep. You're being forced by MS to learn something different anyway, so now it is as good as any to try.
https://www.linuxmint.c
However if anything goes wrong, troubleshooting takes at least 3x as long. You have to use the terminal and type/paste unix command lines to fix issues.
You don't need a windows key to download/install windows, just to activate it, so you could try the process and see if you get it working before buying a key.
I'm not sure I would recommend doing this though. Most chromebooks don't really have enough ram/disk space/cpu power to run windows well. Even if you bought a higher end chromebook a few years ago, laptops specs have come a long way in the past couple years so you might be better off just getting rid of the chromebook and buying a new laptop.
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In other words, the fact that Woot is emailing you a code means it's not genuine. Sure, it may work, but it's the same as those $3 codes you get on eBay. Gray market and/or enterprises licenses being distributed outside Microsoft's T&Cs.
Can't believe this thing is FP.
Per Microsoft's own site/language, they only sell/distribute retail licenses as a USB stick, with retail boxed packaging and a COA.
https://www.microsoft.c
If you want to go from Windows 7 to Windows 10 or 11, you can do it now for free. Just install it and use your Windows 7 key to activate after installation. It will work for the base versions.
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