[sf-lug] seeking advice re running Windows (on a Linux OS)

[tom r lopes]

The Windows key is typically embedded in the bios.
And so reinstalling Windows will just activate on its own using that key.
That way you can get an install without the OEM bloat.

Here I found a link to find that key using Linux commands:

https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-find-windows-10-oem-product-key-command/

Also Windows 10 will run forever with minor restrictions without
activation.
(At least forever until now). One restriction is a black background with
some watermark about lack of activation

Scott having an activated copy run in a VM. I don't know.

Thomas

On Tue, Sep 29, 2020, 5:42 PM alexkleider <alexkleider at protonmail.com>
wrote:

> I've just acquired a new lap top which came with Windows preinstalled (not
> my choice.)
> Since the OS has been paid for, I'd rather not just throw it away by doing
> a GNU/Linux install.
> Should I simply install the distro of my choice and then install Windows
> in a virtual environment?
> Will I be able to that with just the "Product Key" provided on the sticker
> on the under-surface of the lap top
> or do I need to somehow save a copy of the MS OS before installing Linux?
> Thanks in advance for any advice or a reference where to look for
> instructions.
> Cheers,
> Alex
>
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