Windows 10 is back on sale at PCWorld on Dec. 24th, but don't know how long this deeper discount will last. Windows 10 Pro for $40, or Home for $30.
PCWorld Software Store - discounted downloadable software
Discounted downloadable software from the PCWorld Software Storesoftware.pcworld.com
It's really not needed though.At checkout there are also options to add a DVD for $7, and/or to keep your OS available online for 2 more years for $4.
I do that for a lot of things, but sometimes I want a disc for times I'm off-grid or only have dial-up.It's really not needed though.
A person can always download the latest Windows 10 build from Microsoft, and they email the license code to you, so as long as you save that email you are fine.
I created separate folders in my email decades ago where I store my license keys, e.g. Windows 10 license, Norton Security, Last Pass, etc. That way you always have them and know exactly where they are.
Use Microsoft's Media Creation Tool to download the disc ISO and burn it yourself, or use the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB installer drive.I do that for a lot of things, but sometimes I want a disc for times I'm off-grid or only have dial-up.
Understandable as everyone has different needs and uses.I do that for a lot of things, but sometimes I want a disc for times I'm off-grid or only have dial-up.
I think you can install it without the licenses. It will have a watermark stating that it's unregistered, but you can keep checking back for the price to drop....then register with the code without reinstalling.Was hoping they would go back on sale since I need 2 lic but 90.00 for a Win10 retail lic is still a decent price...
Was hoping they would go back on sale ...
Since this was first posted it seems that they have done the price drop about every 8 to 12 weeks. Then it stays at the lower price for approx. a week before going up again. Just an observation, but that has been the pattern. I check it about once week and will post here if I see it drop again.
I don't think a person has to worry about with this site. It's PC World's software store, and they're partnered directly with the software companies who have stuff for sale on the site. This isn't like buying a questionable license from Ebay or a grey-market site.I would NOT keep a spare license from a deal like this, keys are often good NOW, not later as loopholes get closed.
Now it's not even showing up on their site... Maybe they only have a certain allotment each month?
I don't think a person has to worry about with this site. It's PC World's software store, and they're partnered directly with the software companies who have stuff for sale on the site. This isn't like buying a questionable license from Ebay or a grey-market site.
Sure it's just a "name" now (just like almost every computer enthusiast site), but its who owns the name.No thread-crap intended but I'm not sure having the name: "PC World" attached to the page makes it any more legit. (I used to be a subscriber to the paper mag way back when they were relevant) There was a time when that was true but those days have gone the way of American-made televisions.
It's just a name now like GE, Emerson or Westinghouse.
Sure it's just a "name" now (just like almost every computer enthusiast site), but its who owns the name.
I have more faith that something will be legit when backed by huge corporations like Future, IDW Communications, etc. more than I do buying a license from unknown private seller on Ebay or Kinguin.