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by Most favourable review

Exactly as described. Works flawlesslessly.

It's a simple case of entering your product key on the WIndows 10 download page, download and, using an existing installation of Windows 7 + installing to a USB drive.

Once this is done, check the BIOS / UEFI settings are correct before installing otherwise this can be problematic. Other than that works as advertised.

As for Windows 10 itself, I'm not much of a fan. I find it more cumbersome to use than Windows 7. Windows 10 using Cortana using all sorts of intelligent algorithms to trawl through your data when you search something in the Start menu, unfortunately it often does a terrible job and doesn't display programs installed locally on the machine; it will display programs in Windows Store, or search results from internet before it shows what's on your machine. It also shows advertisements of programs it would like you to install in the Start bar - it's very very intrusive. Ultimately, I found the Start menu experience so bad I installed Classic Shell which restores basic functionality without the bling and flashing adverts.

Despite reviews saying performance is the same as Windows 10 if better I've failed to confirm this in real world use. I find it is much much slower in opening windows and switching between open programs. However, battery life may be better but I haven't been able to confirm this. I suspect this will depend on your particular machine and driver support - newer machines may not have drivers for Windows 7.

Lastly, there are a number of privacy issues related to WIndows 10 and Cortana - a lot of your data is sent to Microsoft. With more recent versions of Windows 10 there are some privacy controls but what Microsoft is or is not collecting is not clear. Even with the privacy settings to the maximum what is installed on your machine is sent to Microsoft.

Visually, the new style is more refined and overall pleasant with a push towards clearer settings menus however it is still fairly inconsistent for advanced users. There are some notable nice features such as the unified notification area, and mobile style quick access controls. You also have some control over metered connections such using your mobile hotspot.

Overall it's a good product if you can bear the problems. For me though, it looks nice but I'm going back to Windows 7.
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Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: nursefirst942

by Most critical review

Gets blocked witin 24 hours

Just another scam, too good to be true.

Have no regrets cux its just 3 bucks.

But it literally gets blocked witjin the first 24 hour.

I think he is just selling the same fpp code to everyone so that the first time anyone uses it it works, but then righf after another one uses it, it gets blocked.

Want a ledget cd key? Buy something else, not this
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Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: 2015.licou6

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Installed Great - But

The Install worked great. However, I was not able to download the .iso file from Microsoft. Once I found a site that I could download a Windows 10 Pro .iso file, the rest was downhill. The keys purchased are good and did activate via Microsoft activation process. Additional info: Why did I purchase these keys when I had free upgrade from Win 7 Home to Win 10 Home. Some of the applications that I often used with Windows 7 would not install properly on Windows 10. To meet my need, I needed the capability to dual boot. I reinstalled Windows 7 Home and then made space on my HDrive and Installed Windows 10 Pro. Now I have dual boot and can now choose which operating system I want to install application on to meet my processing need. Currently I'm a Happy Camper at least until Microsoft upgrades again. Note:
The Free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 will not provide a dual boot capability. One needs a full version .iso file for dual boot installs.
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Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: joseph147282

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Awesome!

Pretty good, totally recommended, seems like an automatic deliver, just got the product key in 1 minute and it's already working pretty nice and easy, just went to my Windows settings, inserted the product key and done! Pretty good and cheap, buy it without any fear!Read full review

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: steve4567w

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Easy to apply

Very happy with this purchase. Downloaded Windows 10 Pro 32/64 bit original installation program from Microsoft website to a 16 gb USB stick and installed to desktop and laptop running Windows XP and Vista through USB port without problem. Used "Custom" Installation to keep the old windows system and activated windows after all are running smoothly. Had to use Windows 7 drivers for several older devices to get them to run under Windows 10. No problem with codes.Read full review

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: joseph147282

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The codes are legit and work immediately

Skeptical at first but it works great. I bought three for some old computers that i had upgraded and all three codes worked. I got the codes within an hour. I also installed them within an hour after i had gotten them and they all worked. Very nice!Read full review

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: germamlinto0

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Good Authentic Serial number

Serial Number is Genuine.
In case someone tried to upgrade windows 10 Home OEM to Win 10 Pro OEM & fresh installation doesn't work Here's how I fixed that. hope it helps
Go to activation and enter generic win 10 pro serial number ( google it. you can find that on Microsoft forums) on Offline ( without internet connection).
then restart.
connect to internet .
enter the serial number seller provided
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Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: rZ1S36iRTHO@Del...

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Don't cut corners

I initially tried to get the code to work in a new machine that I just transferred the HDD with an existing install (free upgrade from Windows 7 to 10)
DON'T DO IT, sure it'll work, but your windows licence won't activate with this code.
The new pc runs much better and quieter with a new install, and my next trick will be getting some pc mover software and finishing the job.
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Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: qdspbay

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Windows 10 Professional Activation key

Got my key within a minute of paying,wasn't sure if this would work, since I already had a copy of Windows 10 Pro on the second hand laptop so I thought of risking a couple of quid and give it a try. Entered the key and it activated straight away in a blink. Would highly recommend. Thank youRead full review

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: uk-gadgets-trad...

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the only trouble i had was downloading the file itself from Microsoft, but this was not Microsoft's fault it turned out my connection was the trouble

the only trouble i had was downloading the file itself from Microsoft, but this was not Microsoft's fault it turned out my connection was the trouble (had to replace the modem) Microsoft themselves bent over backwards to help me and eventually we succeeded in getting the file downloaded. Most stable operating system i have used to dateRead full review

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: hoseschlange

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Works great.

Works great, have to do a clean install. Laptop installation requires the use of customized PID.txt file on the installation medium. Otherwise the laptop embedded home license is used instead.

Verified purchase:  YesCondition: newSold by: steve4567w

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