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Doom_Art
11/10/19 9:02:45 AM
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But Linux seems to be lacking in terms of gaming and other programs.

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Hexenherz
11/10/19 9:03:42 AM
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Did you already own Windows 10 at one point?
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Doom_Art
11/10/19 9:05:20 AM
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Hexenherz posted...
Did you already own Windows 10 at one point?
Nope lol

I got Windows 8.1 on my current desktop and my workstation at the office is a Mac


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Doom_Art
11/10/19 9:05:51 AM
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Oh wait actually my laptop came with 10 pre-installed but yeah

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Hexenherz
11/10/19 9:10:17 AM
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Ok, so the "free" upgrade to Windows 10 ended back in 2016, but as of April 2019 it was still possible to upgrade to 10 from 7/8/8.1 and get an activated license for free (apparently they never updated their activation servers). The article is a few months old so I don't know if it's been fixed or not.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade/

Once you have that, your Windows 10 license is linked to your Microsoft Account.

Then you just follow the steps in this article to transfer it over - https://www.groovypost.com/howto/transfer-windows-10-license-new-pc/

You won't be able to transfer the license from the laptop since it was a pre-installed copy.
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brotrrwinner
11/10/19 9:11:31 AM
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You can buy a legit win 10 key for less than $5
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Lonestar2000
11/10/19 9:20:11 AM
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If this is a pre-built that came with Windows 8.1 it should allow to use the burned-in key on the mobo with 10.

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awesome999
11/10/19 9:31:54 AM
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Wine

It works for most applications but I know it's lacking for games

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Hexenherz
11/10/19 9:35:07 AM
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awesome999 posted...
Wine

It works for most applications but I know it's lacking for games

I spent a good couple weeks trying out a few different Linux builds and it was such a pain in the ass to get basic things working right. Even Runescape was a pain.
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RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk
11/10/19 9:35:28 AM
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You don't need a fucking key
Just install that shit and deal with the watermark
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SSJCAT
11/10/19 9:36:12 AM
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download trial version, buy windows key off ebay for like $1

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Alucard188
11/10/19 9:41:20 AM
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Hexenherz posted...
Ok, so the "free" upgrade to Windows 10 ended back in 2016, but as of April 2019 it was still possible to upgrade to 10 from 7/8/8.1 and get an activated license for free (apparently they never updated their activation servers). The article is a few months old so I don't know if it's been fixed or not.


I did this back in August with my activation copy of Windows 7. I installed and activated Windows 10 just fine.

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awesome999
11/10/19 9:41:31 AM
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Hexenherz posted...
I spent a good couple weeks trying out a few different Linux builds and it was such a pain in the ass to get basic things working right. Even Runescape was a pain.
Do you even sudo bro?

On a more serious note, beginning Linux is def a pain. But the power it grants you in the long term over the system and customisability is worth it. It's definitely not fit for everyone though. Especially since it has a limited program pool

God I would love to go back to Linux. But I can't, I need Windows exclusive software. Currently running 8, would love to "downgrade" to 7

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Hexenherz
11/10/19 9:53:25 AM
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lol windows 8
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Middle hope
11/10/19 9:56:38 AM
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crazygamer21
11/10/19 10:03:12 AM
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Doom_Art
11/11/19 7:57:38 PM
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Thanks for all the tips fellas.

Upgrading to Windows 10 on my desktop and am gonna just transfer it over.

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