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Why did Windows 10 go up in price?
Over the weekend, Microsoft had to pull its major fall update to Windows 10 after it emerged that the new software was deleting files wile upgrading. And, in a move that you have to assume wasn’t pre-planned, Microsoft also increased the cost of Windows 10 Home edition to $139 if you want to buy it new, up from $119.
Can you buy Windows 10 on Amazon?
Amazon does sell real Windows 10 licenses. You can buy a digital Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Professional license from Amazon itself, for example. You can even save money and buy an OEM copy of Windows 10 Home for $99, sold by Amazon.com, if you’re fine with the gray area around OEM licenses.
How much does it cost to buy Windows 10?
If you buy Windows 10 Retail versions from online shopping websites like eBuyer, Amazon, etc., the price will be slightly lower (but not too much lower). As for an OEM Windows 10 license, it is much cheaper. On Amazon, a Windows 10 Home OEM key costs $85 and the Pro costs $113.
Are OEM Windows 10 home licenses worth the cost?
You can still save money on real Windows licenses, too! For example, we just looked, and Amazon is selling legitimate OEM Windows 10 Home licenses straight from Microsoft for $99 vs. the normal Microsoft Store retail price of $139.
Why are Windows 10 and Windows 7 keys so cheap?
Why Are They So Cheap? The websites selling cheap Windows 10 and Windows 7 keys aren’t getting legitimate retail keys straight from Microsoft. Some of these keys just come from other countries where Windows licenses are cheaper. These are referred to as “gray market” keys. They may be legitimate, but they were sold for cheaper in other countries.
How much does a Windows 10 OEM key cost?
On Amazon, a Windows 10 Home OEM key costs $85 and the Pro costs $113. Support: If you have a Windows 10 Retail license, you can contact Microsoft Support to get help when you run into problems with hardware compatibility or encounter activation issues.