I figure while the botnet is free, I should save up some keys to use in the distant future. I was thinking of installing Windows 10 to virtualbox/VMware, updating and activating it, snagging the key, then wiping it. Rinse and repeat.
Is this a bad idea?
Will it work?
I know jack shit about 10 and haven't cared to upgrade since 7. I know I'll want 10 in the distant future (~2+ years?) for gaming purposes. (i.e. when games actually start using DX12 and onward).
>>54759902
bewbs
>>54759902
It's a free upgrade from a legit copy of 7 or 8 not an outright free os
thats not how it works
the license is tied to the hardware, no key.
>>54759951
If it's Win10, they'd just get a retail copy though.
>>54759951
>the license is tied to the hardware, no key.
I've been hearing that since XP. I'm on machine number 4 with my Win7 key. I have to call in, but it always works.
>>54760252
So your plan is to Pirate w7, update to 10, and resell the legit keys for cheap once the free update is over?
That actually sounds decent, but why would anyone buy your keys when a key is already only 20 dollars from reddit?
Japanese princess.
Asian qt thread?
>>54760252
This. I'm using a OEM Windows 7 key from an old HP laptop on my current desktop. Already upgraded to 10.
>>54759902
an OEM key for professional windows 10 ( which includes group policy editor - but sadly you cannot disable telemetry like on enterprise ) - costs around 30 usd.
If the intrusive settings disabling features were not limited only for enterprise version of windows - I would've gladly bought windows 10 - but I'm forced to pirate because of that.
>>54760696
>30 usd
where the hell do people get these OEM keys and how are they even legit
>>54760881
Most likely buy hundreds of them and get discounts, they are legit because they're generated by Microsoft, somewhere some people are priviledged with huge discounts in specific countries - in bulk purchases and trough internet marketplaces you can buy directly the keys from those guys skipping multiple taxes.
It's basically morally ok on Microsoft side, it is _|_ for the countries.
OP here. I can install any cracked version of Window 7 and get the equivalent upgrade to 10 for free. Or should I just download the free copy of 10? What does the free download consist of? Windows 10 starter/home or something cheap?
>>54759902
Don't even bother. Windows doesn't do shit if you don't activate it except bitch at you on startup and change the wallpaper ONCE.
>>54759902
Replaced my 7 Pro VM today with 10 Enterprise LTSB N today. A couple of debloat scripts later and it's great for all the small tasks I still need to do under Windows.
>>54760252
How does that go then? I've gone through multiple machines, so I can't use my Win 7 key anymore.
>>54759902
keys?
>>54759919
>>54759902
Came for bewbs
>>54763080
unless you've literally given your product key away to people, you'll still be able to phone activate it. takes about 3 minutes.
I think some of you guys missed the point here - if you install win7/8/8.1 and crack it, then grab the update to 10 you'll have a licensed Windows. I havent tried to do a clean install afterwards though, but it should technically work as the activation is saved on MS servers if you go online and it should reactivate on the same machine with a clean reinstall.
>>54760564
who is this semen demon
That's actually one of my closest friends from high school. What the fug
>>54763516
OP here. My thoughts exactly.
>>54759902
You don't even need the key, you can just create a new Microsoft account then it's attached to that account.
>>54763516
the uuid of the machine and key won't match anymore so it won't activate.
>>54761803
Why would you bother running Windows 10?
>>54765655
Who is this Jizz Jezebel?