Windows 8 (geniune copy)

[TheSpecialOne91]

Happy new Year to everyone (first and foremost) . Now, does anyone know of a place (or places) that you can purchase a genuine copy of Windows 8. I want to get one for my laptop so that it will be legit, and not an OEM version. Any advice? Thanks in advance.

[Fkacn_tt]

why not just upgrade to windows 10 with the oem version. I doubt they wont let OEM versions upgrade but let pirate version do.

[TriniXaeno]

I should be able to hook you up

[TheSpecialOne91]

Slaming I was considering it, but I will have an unactivated version of windows 10. OEM version are generally for system builders and developers, they aren't really for personal use.

[TheSpecialOne91]

That will be swell trinixaeno, but how much does it cost to replace the hard drive though?

[TriniXaeno]

Why do you want to replace the hard drive?

[TheSpecialOne91]

Since OEM versions are on computer permanently once they are activated, the only way (I currently) know it to replace the hard drive with a new one and do a genuine installation, or am I missing something. Feel free to correct me because I could be wrong.

[Fkacn_tt]

Dude you should be able to go from 8 to 8.1 for free, then once that is done upgrade to 10 for free
Check you laptop manufactures website as they usually have a free upgrade path to Windows 10. With Windows 10 once you upgrade, you will not need a key as it will utilize your hardware for verification if you want to do a clean install later on. 

You will not need to change your hard drive as the win 8 key is usually stored in the bios on 2012 and present laptops.

If I were you I would see if Xaeno or one of the GATT staff would assist you with the upgrade process as they offer a Tech service for a fee.

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