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OP said "it was literally impossible to buy a computer with a legal copy of windows installed on it". Responder said "it is quite possible (even common) to buy
by bgee 9y ago
OP said "it was literally impossible to buy a computer with a legal copy of windows installed on it".
Responder said "it is quite possible (even common) to buy a computer with a legal copy of windows installed on it" and asked "is a Windows sticker on a laptop good proof for legally installed Windows?" with the assumption that pirated Windows does not come with a sticker.
PS: That assumption turns out to be debatable [0].
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- rdudek 9y agoDon't most manufacturers pre-image OS on computers at the factory now? They usually have an option to create recover disk/sb drive.
- neurostimulant 9y agoIn Asia most brands sell the laptops without OS for cheaper price compared to the same model but with windows preinstalled. Some stores may install a bootleg version for free or even fake it as a genuine Windows install.