panashetapera wrote: There are five different tools mentioned in the megathread for activating windows. I was wondering which one is the best. I mean is there any advantage for one tool over other?

My last role was Cyber Security Consultant, with Firm part owned by the Government..

Some of the Best ways to install, add malware/viruses/Rootkits/Backdoors, to your computer:

I honestly think Microsoft want people to have windows 10 on the cheap and that are going to make their money off the back of other packages like office 365 and AI stuff like azure

They are still validating windows 7 and 8 upgrades now but they said only the first year would be free!

True but risky, could have been sold multiple times.

If you buy machine with Windows COA, and SLIC authorization, works with that machine only.

Yeah I’m not quite sure what is going on with the validation of used keys, most people that sell them say to use them within a certain number of days! Have brought numerous 10 pro keys 90% work but at the price it’s worth a punt!

I do like the fact once you enter the key and it validates you don’t need it again unless you do some serious hardware changes, great for folks who do an upgrade then you can do a clean install straight afterwards. Installing  windows 10 from fresh is so quick now it’s great! 

Lev missed an amusing step.

Slam an old HDD into you machine (un-plug current one) load W7 as described, update all that good stuff, then just power down, re-plug you old HDD and magically your dodgy W10 install is licenced due the machine having a digital licence.

BE VERY aware, you need to upgrade W7pro to get W10 pro, don't bother with home edition!!!!!

I think this thread needs to be locked.

"Intelligent" person can now buy broken knackered PC case, for about £25, with Windows 7/10 COA sticker, or go to Computer Fair, and buy one for £10.

Other people, will do something else.