Got the components to build a PC, but I now need to install Windows. Not sure about the process, but looking it up, I'll take the USB route. Will I need a product key if I download the ISO from their main site? Because the 4.4GB file was free. If so, is it a way to complete the process for free?
Ye it'll ask you to put in key but at the bottom there's an option that says "I don't have a product key" then you just continue set up like normal.
>>61224740
So you're saying Microsoft has nothing to counteract people from just skipping the product key part?
>>61224933
Your version of windows won't be activated. You'll be able to do pretty much everything, except a few minor things like changing the wallpaper I believe. Just go ahead with the install. You can get $25 keys on kinguin.
>>61224671
>Win.iso + rufus + USB
> boot from USB
> install
Slightly slower, but might solve USB boot/install problem: use a USB 2 flash drive on a USB 2 port; esp under Win7, sometimes the USB 3 hardware doesn't work.
>>61224671
Specify what windows (you) are attempting to install.
This might still work? Haven't heard if microsoft shut this down yet:
You Can Still Get Windows 10 for Free from Microsoft’s Accessibility Site
https://www.howtogeek.com/265409/you-can-still-get-windows-10-for-free-from-microsofts-accessibility-site/
If this still works, install any Win7 iso, upgrade to Win10. Your motherboard is now registered with it's own license. Best if you then re-install fresh Win10 from scratch to make sure any debris from upgrade is wiped and not cluttering up the place.
>>61224671
Read this:
Install windows 10 enterprise LTSB (least bloat)
use kmspico from the official mydigitallife forums
>>61225166
Customers who use assistive technologies can upgrade to Windows 10 at no cost
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows10upgrade
Make sure to install Win7 64-bit pro so you get win10 64-bt pro upgrade. etc.
>>61225187
i've always find that kmspico stuff sketchy as fuck, is it trustable?
>>61225387
not really, no
it's basically a virus that fools the OS
>>61225403
>>61225166
>>61225224
fuck off bill gates