A YouTuber shares their experience purchasing a cheap Windows 10 license from Kinguin.net, a website that offers discounted software keys. They explain the difference between OEM and retail keys, with OEM keys being cheaper but offering less support from Microsoft. The YouTuber demonstrates how to buy a Windows 10 key from Kinguin.net, download the installation media, and install the operating system on a computer. They also mention an alternative option, Reddit's r/MicrosoftSoftwareSwap, but express concerns about the reliability of keys from individual sellers. The video aims to educate viewers on how to install Windows 10 and provide a more affordable option for purchasing a legitimate license.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The website Kinguin.net sells Windows licenses for around $19-20.
2. The narrator purchased a Windows 10 Professional OEM key from Kinguin.net for $19.
3. The website Kinguin.net is based in Hong Kong.
4. Kinguin.net also sells Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 licenses.
5. The narrator used PayPal to checkout on Kinguin.net.
6. The total cost of the purchase was $20.88.
7. The narrator received an email with the product key after the transaction.
8. The narrator used the product key to activate Windows 10 on a new computer.
9. The narrator used a USB 2.0 drive to create the installation media.
10. The installation process took around 15-20 minutes to download and set up the USB drive.
11. The narrator had to delete existing partitions on the drive before installing Windows 10.
12. The narrator chose to install Windows 10 Pro.
13. The narrator turned off tracking and monitoring features in the Windows 10 settings.
14. The narrator's friend Jerry has a video on how to disable Windows 10 spying features.
15. The narrator used a 64-bit version of Windows 10.
16. The narrator used a separate working computer to create the installation media.
17. The narrator had to plug in the internet connection for Windows 10 to activate.
18. The narrator's Kinguin.net OEM key was legit and activated successfully.
19. The narrator mentions an alternative cheap Windows purchasing solution on Reddit's r/MicrosoftSoftwareSwap.
20. Kinguin.net sells keys from third-party sellers, but stands behind them and offers buyer protection.
21. The narrator recommends paying $1 for buyer protection on Kinguin.net.
22. Retail keys are available for around $40-50 if you want more back-end support from Microsoft.