Buy A Computer Online

Daedalus Info 09 July 2019 Hits: 386

Buying a computer; online, Facebook, Craigslist or another site?

Buying a computer online is hard. It can be frustrating knowing if someone is actually providing quality components, legitimate software that isn't pirated or scamming you. This guide will help you safely purchase a; new system with legitimate software and avoid any unnecessary costs or problems. On the right there are 5 quick & easy questions you can ask immediately to determine if someone selling a computer system is attempting to scam you.

DO NOT BE SCARED TO ASK A SELLER FOR THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.

Ask for A Windows License Key

Any-time someone is building/selling or purchasing a new system it is standard to receive a Windows License Key and/or Disc. Custom System builders under EULA (End User License Agreements w/Microsoft) have to purchase an OEM Disc (Physical Copy) or purchase a "Activation Key" (Normally sent via E-mail). The system builder will use this "activation key" to install a legitimate copy of Windows.

REMEMBER! Windows 10 can be installed without a license key, allowing individuals to test Windows 10. This is a tactic used by shady sellers to install Windows 10 without activating it, 30 days after purchasing the system Windows will prompt individuals to purchase a legitimate license key.

Activators/KMS

Some sellers are clever enough to use "Activators" which will activate the operating system in question every 90 days. Illegitimately giving the purchaser a pirated copy of Windows but with a "hack activation".

Windows 7 to Activate Windows 10

Other sellers will strip Windows 7 License keys from older systems to Activate Windows 10. During Windows 10 initial launch for the first year Microsoft was allowing users to upgrade to Windows 10 using their Windows 7 Key. As of June 2019, Microsoft Announced that this will no longer be allowed or a valid way to install a legitimate copy of Windows. Although, clever sellers and PC builders know how to still use this method to install a faux "legitimate" copy of windows.

Below are versions of Windows License Keys that exist along with the sticker that determines if the Windows 10 Activation Key is embedded in the BIOS.

Examples of Windows OEM License Keys

Windows 10 Pro Keys that are usually applied onto systems
that are built by Custom PC Builder. OEM is Original Equipment Manufacture.

Example of a Windows 10 OEM CD

This is a DVD System Builders are required to purchase to legitimately install and activate Windows 10. This usually is an OEM or Retail Version of Windows.

Windows 7 Examples

Windows 7 License Key

This is an example of a Windows 7 Key. Clever scammers user these keys to activate Windows 10 with a Windows 7 key. If you see this on a computer that has Windows 10 return it or ask for a valid Windows 10 key.

Windows 10 Embedded in BIOS

With Pre-Manufactured systems such as; HP, Lenovo, MSI, Asus, Acer and more Windows comes with Windows Pre-Installed and activated. These Manufactures embeds the Windows Product Activation key to the BIOS. This is helpful when individuals need to reformat their systems but do not have their activation key.

Remember! If the seller of a pre-manufactured system has switched out the motherboard in the system itself, the product key will no longer be embedded. As the embedded product key is in the motherboard itself

Don't get duped! BY CONFIDENTLY TODAY!.

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