Windows 10 [DVD] for a new build

Hemmo · 29 Dec 2020 at 15:42

Hi,

Searched and can't find anything on this. When completing my new build I was looking to load Win10 and had seen a good price of £41 for Win 10 Pro but on DVD. Whats the best way to do this for a new build without a DVD drive?
I have no other older version of Windows either as I'm coming from being on Mac for the last 12 years.

Is there a better way to get Windows on my new build?

TIA

Minibiker · 29 Dec 2020 at 15:44

Download the Windows creation tool from Microsoft website onto a USB and then grab a cheap Pro key

Hemmo · 29 Dec 2020 at 16:05

Minibiker said:
Download the Windows creation tool from Microsoft website onto a USB and then grab a cheap Pro key

Nice one thanks..... just looking at the ISO download now, once on to my chosen USB stick can I load from there or do I need to 'create' a bootable Win 10 install.
Thanks Minibiker

Minibiker · 29 Dec 2020 at 16:15

Hemmo said:
Nice one thanks..... just looking at the ISO download now, once on to my chosen USB stick can I load from there or do I need to 'create' a bootable Win 10 install.
Thanks Minibiker

Im not 100% sure I just use it to create a bootable Windows 10 OS for the PC

The_Arbiter · 29 Dec 2020 at 16:42

Just need boot from the USB drive. You can install windows without the key, but it'll hassle you for it when online.
Some keys may be sold hundreds of times so can stop working, but many people tend to be fine. I've used OEM ones from old systems i used to have, no issues there so far.

DublinDude · 29 Dec 2020 at 16:47

One tip I saw online is to make sure your pc is disconnected from the net during the installation process.

Grimley · 29 Dec 2020 at 17:29

DublinDude said:
One tip I saw online is to make sure your pc is disconnected from the net during the installation process.

only if you want to create a local (offline) account otherwise the install will nag you to sign into your MS account or create one so they can spy on you.

Deleted member 77746 · 29 Dec 2020 at 17:35

Grimley said:
only if you want to create a local (offline) account otherwise the install will nag you to sign into your MS account or create one so they can spy on you.

They don’t need you to make an account to spy on you if they really wanted to do that.

Grimley · 29 Dec 2020 at 18:45

OK, they make you create a MS account so they can spy on you.......MORE

Kurgen · 29 Dec 2020 at 22:17

Grimley said:
OK, they make you create a MS account so they can spy on you.......MORE

windows 10 pro doesnt make you create online account, only the home versions

Cadder · 29 Dec 2020 at 22:28

I installed windows 10 Pro on a new build recently. It was incredibly easy. Microsoft guide you through it once you've found the install ISO page.