Windows 10 Price

#1

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how much Windows 10 costs when you install it on the Rock Pi X?

Thanks!

#2

You should probably just look in an online shop for software. You only need a license. These are available from €10. But that is here in Germany, it may be different in your region. MS has very strict rules when it comes to used licenses. That varies from country to country.

#3

Hi Ron,

Thanks very much for your reply. However, I confess that I’m a bit confused because when I look on places like Amazon they all seem to charge around £100 for Windows 10 but when I look at some places like this:

[https://www.cjs-cdkeys.com/products/Windows-10-Professional-CD-Key-(Digital-Download).html?setCurrencyId=1&google=3918dus783&gclid=CjwKCAiA-_L9BRBQEiwA-bm5fkg4hAvSDm3y8yPfdwwDupI4R-p1z5eksBK0TfZry95DTcQp8pjYohoCfq8QAvD_BwE](http://CJS CD-KEYS)

…they are only charging £10 and I’m afraid it might be a scam.

Is there some special version I should be searching for or reliable websites you can recommend? Any pointers much appreciated!

Thanks!

#4

Unfortunately, I don’t know how it is in the UK with used licenses. In Germany and most of the EU countries, the MS rules were not recognized. A product that you buy can also be sold again as long as you no longer use it. I look if the reseller is MS certified and if yes, than it is ok for me.

#5

I now understand - I didn’t know that they could be re-used.

Many thanks!

#6

Also buying an OEM license is cheap, $10-$30.
But then you can’t change any of the hardware eg. hard-drive, RAM, CPU, motherboard, if you do then you need to buy a new license again.

The $100 licenses are for lifetime eg. you can change the hardware inside you PC as much as you want or even use it on a different PC after removing it from the 1st PC.

Since the RockPi X doesn’t use removable parts, an OEM license would work fine too if you can’t buy a used license.

Why do so many people use Linux instead, because it’s free and better and without all the Microsoft spyware.

#7

Thanks! And yes, I only install Linux so Windows is a bit new to me from the installation point of view.