Microsoft OEM System Builder DVD | Windоws 10 Pro | 64 BIT | Intended use for new systems | Upgradable to Windows 11 | (DVD FORMAT)
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Installed Windows like it should. I didn't install with touch screen, so no review input there. I have been building PC's since the early '90's, so no tech support required here. The stability rating I will assume means how well Windows run. That is subjective as I have seen Windows 10 run like a scalded dog and I have seen them run like a sloth. I built this PC using medium hardware. Not the cheapest, but not the most expensive either and she runs great like that dog that got scalded. I also am an IT expert, so I know how to keep a computer running smooth.\n\nI only buy Windows when I build a PC for someone, or when I build me a new one (every 5 or so years, and yes Microsoft, I play by the rules and buy a new copy of Windows when hardware is new) to run alongside Linux. I only keep Windows on a machine to keep current so I can fix other people computers. If you are computer savvy in any way, I would recommend to try out a Linux Distro and see how you like it."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-3 review-rating', 'review_body': 'A word of warning... I received the advertised product and the key unused and still covered by the scratch and sniff covering. I was able to install windows 10 pro with the key code. HOWEVER, and this is a big however, I was not able to authenticate with the key code once the operating system was up and running. When I attempted to authenticate the product via the online method, it stated that my product key had already been used previously. I cried “thief” and “swindler”! However, I found it hard to believe that my product key had been used given its pristine state it had arrived in at the time of receipt and I proceeded down the customer support rep route to see if I could solve the issue.\n\nAs mentioned, I had to scratch the gray covering to reveal the product key (similar to the scratch-off lottery tickets). This at least gave me some confidence that I was the first one to reveal the product code, but I couldn’t be sure as to if it had been somehow previously used by trial and error by someone who was trying to ‘fake’ or guess a real key code and just got lucky.\n\nLong story short, I was able to authenticate. But it does require some leg work on your end to fully authenticate. If you don’t authenticate with microsoft (MS), your OS will be a bit ‘nerfed’. I contacted MS customer support via online chat (I believe you can call as well) and I was able to verify that my product key was indeed authentic and had never been used prior to my use and that I had to essentially authenticate offline with the customer support rep who walked me through the process. All in all, it did take another extra 30-45 mins to authenticate via the MS representative, but it got done and I now have a full windows 10 pro install for a fair price.\n\nSo tread carefully if you don’t want the 30-45 minute chat with MS customer support to fully authenticate your copy of windows 10 pro.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "It's a great OS. For all the complaints of a skimpy app store, having all the important apps plus thousands of others on the desktop is a huge plus. Plenty of quality games as well in the store. Privacy concerns, while valid, can certainly be avoided. You can opt out of just about everything as far as I know. You don't even have to log in with a MS ID if you don't want to. Local accounts are available. So, you can have the privacy of Windows 7 with the power of Windows 10. Local accounts were available on Windows 8, but it was less obvious as to how to choose that option when setting it up on install than it is now. Windows 10 is more transparent, but it could do a better job at asking if you want to choose a local account or sign in with MS ID instead of assuming that you are signing in with a MS ID. Stability is close to flawless.\n\nEdge has come a long way, and I'm looking forward to PDF markup capability coming in the fall update. Of course you can use your favorite browser, whichever that is. Cortana, however, is limited to Edge.\n\nSMS phone integration has gotten better, but still limited. You can reply to sms in the notification bar, nowhere else, unless you use Skype as your primary messaging app on a windows phone. Not sure how that works with Android/IOS phones, but I know you at least get notifications.\n\nSpeed is fantastic. Boot to desktop time is typically 10 sec or less with an SSD. Pretty quick with a standard HDD as well."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I bought this to install on a new Intel NUC system I was building, choosing Windows 10 Pro because I wanted to use Bitlocker disk encryption. The DVD worked fine for the install, but I was momentarily confused as to where to find the product key. Inside the packet is an "authenticity" sticker which has a small scratch-off square that hides most of the product key. The type on the sticker is so small that I did not recognize at first that\'s where the key was and had to use a magnifying glass to read it. Note that you don\'t actually need the DVD - you can download the Windows Media Creation Tool to create installation media on a USB stick if you want.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-3 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Just four hours after writing the review below I\'m amending this review to three stars from one because the vendor was very quick in apparently fixing my problem. I would give this transaction five stars if I had received the more professional presentation of the product that the add promises..\n\n"No. Don\'t. Really! Do NOT buy this. The picture shows you what I received. The validation key wound up being invalid after a couple of days. Microsoft wouldn\'t/couldn\'t do anything to help other than expedite a valid copy to me without shipping cost. I\'m still stuck with wiping the SSD and doing a clean install when it get here.\nGlad my new machine is quick.\nBut I\'m left feeling pretty slow.\nAmazon was fast to issue return and refund authorization."'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'It works. These are for custom computer builders or if you want to upgrade your current Windows 10 Home license to Professinal license on a Dell, HP, Samsung, Asus, etc. computer. This is for 1 computer only. If computer breaks down and is retired then this product key can be tranferred to a new computer you build or buy. If your computer has a Windows 7 license product key then you do not need this. Your Windows 7 key or Windows 8 key can be used to upgrade to Windows 10. You can download the Microsoft Media Creation tool for creating a Windows 10 disk or flash drive if you have a Win. 7, 8, or 10 product key already.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "This program has had a lot of hate when it came out, and understandably so. I have been using windows 10 however for around 6 or 7 months now and I actually like it. I think alot of the misconception was rumors and unfounded speculation about spyware and malware that windows has been infected with. I've turned off features and specific things to help not get bothered by stuff, and they actually do leave you alone. I however did not like being injected with the GWX virus, and i do say this because it was linux who actually allowed me to delete the trouble file on the hard drive before i switched. I loved 7, but am glad i skipped over 8.1 and its counter parts.\n\nSo far I've not had any major problems, memory leaks, or otherwise. I'm a programmer, and can really damage a system if I put my mind to it too! :D"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'The first computer I purchased in 1993 was running Windows 3.1. The other day I was watching some old episodes of the "Computer Chronicles" on YouTube and had forgotten what it used to be like to use a computer. So much improvement.\nI remember the OS\'s that were terrible- 95, ME, and Vista (Vista was a mess until SP-1 was released), but between all of the crap releases there were the good ones- 98, XP, and 7. I do wish Microsoft would have kept MCE in the OS, but there are alternatives that work out well (Kodi, Plex, and Emby). And, as far as I am concerned- the only version you should buy is the Pro version.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Fresh install on a 4 year old PC. First installed the software but no driver for my video card was available under Windows 10. Video worked OK but the resolution wasnt right. There is a driver available for Windows 8, however I couldnt get it to install. So I downloaded the Win10 software directly from Microsoft, burned the iso to a DVD and reinstalled. This time I could install the Windows 8 video drivers and it worked. The COA sticker is included. Mine was authentic.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "Heard bad things about Windows 10, and I haven't experienced any problems. I dropped $2500 on a gaming build I built myself. I've installed Battle.net, Steam, Twitch/Streaming stuff, multiple games ... and haven't had 1 driver issue or anything yet. It is Microsux, and within their wealth you'll find an equal amount of greed, but that's too be expected in 2017, corporations makes cents .... not sense. We all know Micosux could make a light weight, minimal fluff, badass operating system perfect for PC users ... but they're not ... they're going to make one just stable enough to fill with stuff from their buddies. A few tweaks to the options and you can make all the corporate 'please stfu' go away."}]