The lack of custom aesthetics can be a downer, especially if you like to liven things up by changing colors and images. However, we checked, and you can still change your wallpaper if you right-click an image from the web or a personal photo and set it as your wallpaper.
And if you have a wallpaper tied to your Microsoft account, it will appear if you sign into Windows with that account. Microsoft offers students attending certain universities and high schools the ability to get Windows 10 for free by allowing them to activate Windows 10 Education for free.
You can see if your school is eligible and download your free Windows 10 key here. The key is yours even after you graduate. But is Windows 10 Education any different from Windows 10 Home? Windows 10 Education is the same as Windows 10 Enterprise, which Microsoft calls the most robust version of Windows The OS has features targeting security, device control and management and deployment that Windows 10 Home lacks. In addition to ethical concerns, if you get caught, Microsoft can make you pay up anyway.
And while some turn to Microsoft for this purchase, there are third-party websites selling keys for much cheaper than Microsoft. Be sure to check their refund policy before buying. Now, let's address the elephant in the room. While we can't vouch for all of them, websites selling lower-priced Windows keys are likely selling legitimate codes. One popular site, Kinguin, has 37 merchants worldwide selling Windows keys. It's just another marketplace.
However, we've encountered reports of customer dissatisfaction, including from users who wanted a specific type of key like non-OEM only , ended up with something different like an OEM version and could only get a refund, rather than the type of key they originally tried to buy. We've also heard reports of slow customer service. Kinguin hasn't responded to requests for comment. A hint will be if that key is too cheap -- i.
And, as with anything else, if you haven't heard of a seller, check their ratings or go elsewhere. No matter where you get your product key, you shouldn't download Windows 10 from anyone besides Microsoft.
At the moment there are a limited number of sites where you can legally purchase digital downloads of Microsoft software. These non-Microsoft websites have varying return policies for software key purchases.
While Kinguin seems to have an open return policy, we've seen reports of the service being too slow or the company insisting on replacing the key instead of refunding it or vice versa. Any image, link, or discussion related to child pornography, child nudity, or other child abuse or exploitation. Read this first. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Any ideas, recommendations as to what do I need to do now?
Thanks, Roy. Anyone know how well Win7 plays with Linux and VM software? I picked up a copy of XP Pro before the supposed deadline earlier this year, was wanting to learn more about Linux. Using G video until next round of GPUs arrives. This allows you to do a clean install from an upgrade disc. Sure, half the price but takes twice as long from a clean slate. I know that the XP upgrade edition just asked you to insert the OS Disk of a qualifying product…it verified that the disk was legit, then ejected it and continued the install, very easy.
Judging from past comments from past articles. How do upgrades work these days? I remember some annoying experiences with 98 and XP upgrades; fishing for old CDs or having to pre-install was kind of stupid. If you buy a system with Windows today, you get an upgrade for free. And the release is months away. For those that missed it, upgrading from xp involves a format so really its a clean install.
Would buying the upgrade do me any good? Type search above and then hit Enter. Operating systems Windows. Comments closed. Joel H. BobbinThreadbare 13 years ago Would you, could you, on a Packard Bell? My issue with Microsoft, though, is that not all of these security features are available in the Home edition, which is frequently purchased by individuals, families and small businesses.
I urge Microsoft to reconsider this strategy — security should be part of the core operating system for all and not a paid feature, otherwise the concept of Trustworthy Computing cannot be fully delivered. There is also another reason to upgrade from Windows 7, and this is specifically relevant for businesses that must comply with the GDPR and equivalent regulations around the world.
Businesses continuing to run Windows 7 should tread carefully and keep Windows 7 at their peril. The good news is that Microsoft still allows free transition to Windows Compatibility should not be a big issue as Windows 10 can run on most systems that supported Windows 7. The simplest way to perform upgrades is to run the Windows 10 Upgrade Tool which checks the compatibility of your system and guides you through the upgrade. Sometimes the upgrade is just not possible, so let me present some options for minimizing the risk of security breaches with Windows 7.
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