+Warwagon MVC Posted June 30, 2015 MVC Share Posted June 30, 2015 I created an ISO from the install file and didn't enter a product key during installation. I then went to activate windows and there was an option to change product key or go to the store. So I went to the store and it said I could buy Windows 10 for $2 ... so for chuckles I put it on my credit card because it was only $2. I then went back it said it was successful and Windows 10 pro was now activated. Hmm... So I backed up the product key, I wonder if it will work on a clean install and activate after the RTM drops. 300z, AtomR, DraganChe and 2 others 5 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obry Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Did they physically charge your card (I assume so since they asked for the number) but wondering if it's in some test mode maybe? 300z 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted June 30, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted June 30, 2015 Did they physically charge your card (I assume so since they asked for the number) but wondering if it's in some test mode maybe? AtomR, 300z and pixelpixel 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Now I'm curious. bguy_1986 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 hmmm please show me how ! lolz even though legit way of getting a windows 10 copy gameboy1977 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted June 30, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted June 30, 2015 So I did it on my other Windows 10 Machine, and after it activated I used a product key finder and it matched the other machine. So can someone else try it and see if they give you a product key ending with 7XM87 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tagerd0g Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 what's the link to get this? I'll get a couple keys for $2/each! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Likely the PID generated that activated your build won't work on RTM, they change the generation of codes. Edit: I'm pretty sure this exact thing happened back with Windows 8.0 before RTM. Where it would take you to a page and activate etc but they keys didn't work on RTM. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted June 30, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted June 30, 2015 It appears the key I got from them is a Generic key install key. After searching the net. Wondering if a different product key will drop later on, or if it will still activate ..hmmm. It sends you a confirmation email, but does not show up on your order history (at least not at the moment) So for kicks i'm now reinstalling and logging in with my live account. Gonna see if it automatically activates, and if it does which product key it's going to hand out to me. Probably the same generic, but we shall see. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted June 30, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted June 30, 2015 It did automatically Activate Windows 10 Pro once I signed into my Live account, but it gave me the same generic Key. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firey Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 It did automatically Activate Windows 10 Pro once I signed into my Live account, but it gave me the same generic Key. Darn, that would have been awesome had it worked. I am not surprised it auto activated as all installs seem to do that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 212 user(s) are reading this topic Praetor, AtomR and +Audioboxer 3 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 yeah no wonder (windows 10 for 2$ lol). i wonder how many folks are going to be duped because of this Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pootis Spencer Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Upgrade from Windows 10 Core to Pro is only $1 I'd buy that for a dollar! AtomR, Sadelwo, Praetor and 2 others 5 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Upgrade from Windows 10 Core to Pro is only $1 I'd buy that for a dollar! Robocop reference... classy goretsky 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596907630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted July 18, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted July 18, 2015 It sends you a confirmation email, but does not show up on your order history (at least not at the moment) Now it's showing up on my order history. Yep I paid $2 on 3 machines. I figure, ya probably a fluke... but if on the small chance they honor it, why not do it on 3 machines, it's only $6 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipanonymous Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I want it. lol There's a link or something? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeprime Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 warwagon: My Windows 10 build 10240 key ends in HCFC6. linsook 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted July 18, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted July 18, 2015 warwagon: My Windows 10 build 10240 key ends in HCFC6. Mine is the generic key ending in 3V66T Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrynalyne Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Mine is the generic key ending in 3V66T So does mine. warwagon: My Windows 10 build 10240 key ends in HCFC6. Not uh. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted July 18, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted July 18, 2015 So does mine. Not uh. Ya but everyone's activates and gets a generic key on the preview builds. I'm wondering how it will be treated on my Microsoft account with the RTM build. Probably won't work, but I Figure, worth a shot. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrynalyne Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Now it's showing up on my order history. Yep I paid $2 on 3 machines. I figure, ya probably a fluke... but if on the small chance they honor it, why not do it on 3 machines, it's only $6 It wouldn't surprise me that the generic key is the install key and the actual activation is tied via hardware id and your live account. When you try to activate, it probably checks to see if your live account is provisioned for it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted July 18, 2015 Author MVC Share Posted July 18, 2015 It wouldn't surprise me that the generic key is the install key and the actual activation is tied via hardware id and your live account. When you try to activate, it probably checks to see if your live account is provisioned for it. and maybe... and this is a pretty large maybe.... it will be when it reaches RTM. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Real American! Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Ya but everyone's activates and gets a generic key on the preview builds. I'm wondering how it will be treated on my Microsoft account with the RTM build. Probably won't work, but I Figure, worth a shot. It has already been discussed at MyDigitalLife forums. The key purchasing system is currently being tested and is not yet ready to deliver legit keys. Your first warning should have been that the key you got was generic but no you didn't stopped until you bought 2 more These keys won't activate when you install RTM (since these will be actually be verified by MS servers. And MS servers will think you are using generic keys so no chance of activation) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrynalyne Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 and maybe... and this is a pretty large maybe.... it will be when it reaches RTM. I think that it most likely will. I was uh...playing around the other day and accidentally deleted my product key out of the system and it remained activated. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1261980-buy-windows-10-pro-for-2-in-microsoft-store/#findComment-596931206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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