GiGi Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I'm building a new PC from scratch and will be doing a fresh install of W10 (still running 7 at the mo, err not activated we'll say). Is it possible to download the ISO from Microsoft and complete a new install without a key, then buy a key and activate later? Or would I need the key first to use during install. Really just trying to get a legit copy without spending upwards of 80 quid and have to get an external DVD drive to do it. Ideally just stick an ISO on a USB drive and boot from there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmy_cammy Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Yes. https://www.howtogeek.com/244678/you-dont-need-a-product-key-to-install-and-use-windows-10/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 8 hours ago, GiGi said: I'm building a new PC from scratch and will be doing a fresh install of W10 (still running 7 at the mo, err not activated we'll say). Is it possible to download the ISO from Microsoft and complete a new install without a key, then buy a key and activate later? Or would I need the key first to use during install. Really just trying to get a legit copy without spending upwards of 80 quid and have to get an external DVD drive to do it. Ideally just stick an ISO on a USB drive and boot from there. I have got a few keys from here https://www.kinguin.net 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 Cheers both. I was reading some kinguin reviews and basically it's about 30 quid if you buy their purchase protection. Better than full whack so that looks like a shout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I use Software geeks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Mr X said: I use Software geeks That looks an excellent deal. Instant key delivery as well. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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