Winders 7-10 is hardware specific. You'd need a drive from a computer
with the exact same components. Then it might let you use it with the
mac address on your MB or enet card.
If you buy the HD with winders installed, but not configured, it will
work on any compatible hardware, but will want a valid license and
activation.
NO free lunch AFIK. Maybe if they release a winders 2020 or 11 or
winders KP or such, they will allow a "free upgrade" period as they did
with 10.
It may be simpler to buy a $100 or $200 used box with winders 10
installed and a valid license.
For situations other than Randy's where a 3rd party vendor is demanding
lose10, you can keep running XP or 7 but the winders defender will die,
so in that case I get avast or similar.
Right now, the installed base of xp is so small that I doubt hackers
will attack it. Some generic hacks and viruses will still work, so you
need AV for that.
ROGER HALE via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
December 14, 2019 at 1:52 PM
You can find people who sell a hard drive with Win10 preloaded on eBay
for not too much money. Check their reviews as sometimes Win10 is
loaded but the license number is not valid. It will work, but
constantly remind you to activate Windows. Or you might try some of
the parts sellers on eBay and email them about a drive with Win10
loaded and activated.
Best Wishes,
Roger
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
770-267-0850
www.dinnerwareclassics.com
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