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January 17[edit]

Where can I purchase Windows 10 OEM Operating system on a disk.[edit]

Hello,

I meed a disk with Windows 10 Professional OS. OEM is desirable.Thanks AboutFace 22 (talk) 23:53, 17 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@AboutFace 22: I found https://softwareld.com/product-category/windows/windows-10/ with a quick search. Pro version but not OEM. It looks like you can get USB key or DVD. I have no experience with this seller, I found the link at Amazon. RudolfRed (talk) 00:54, 18 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Which OEM? Dell, hp, Lenovo...? What do you want it for? A re-install of Windows 10 on a system that came out with Windows 10 or an upgrade from (say) Windows 7/8? Either way, you can download the official Microsoft Media Creation Tool for Windows 10. In the case of a re-install you will not have to buy a license as it is baked into the hardware - if it came out with Win10. For an upgrade of the OS from an older version you will likely have to buy a license. In the case of a custom built PC where the various components are possibly sourced from different vendors (MSI, NVidia, Seagate, etc.) you will have to buy a new license from the Microsoft store. 41.23.55.195 (talk) 08:14, 18 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I bought a Dell computer with Windows 11 OS. I cannot handle it. Tried many times. I want to install Windows 10 over it or make Windows 11 one of possible choices. I have experience with using two OS on one computer, e.g Linux and Windows 7. Thanks 107.191.0.90 (talk) 13:47, 18 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Unless You really need an app that only runs under Windows, switch to Linux. Much less hassle. I have been using Fedora Linux for years and I find that it just works and does not harass the user as Windows does. --Ouro (blah blah) 22:25, 18 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not a frequent viewer of the Computing helpdesk, but I seem to remember that a few years ago it was agreed here not to answer queries about problems with 'Operating System A' with a recommendation to replace it with 'Operating System B'. {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.1295} 176.24.47.60 (talk) 17:06, 22 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Didn't know that. I acknowledge lack of established precedent Nonetheless I stand by the recommendation. --Ouro (blah blah) 20:20, 23 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]