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Windows 10 is not licensed. Types of Windows licenses. Installing the pirate top ten

Use the tool to upgrade this PC to Windows 10 (click to show or hide more information)
These instructions can be used in the following situations:
- You have a license to install Windows 10 and you are updating operating system Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 computer.
- You need to reinstall Windows 10 on a computer where this OS has already been successfully activated.
If you are installing Windows 10 on a Windows XP computer or Windows Vista or you need to create Windows 10 installation media on another computer, see the section below.
Note... Before installing Windows 10, make sure your computer is Windows 10 compliant. Also, we recommend that you visit your computer manufacturer's website for more information about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
1. Click on Download tool, and then - Run
2. If you agree to the terms of the license agreement on the page License terms, click To accept.
3. On the page What do you want to do? choose Upgrade this PC now and then press Further.
4. When Windows 10 is ready to install, you will see information about the options you selected and what components will be preserved during the upgrade. Click on Change the selected to save components and select the option you want: Save personal files and apps, Keep only my personal files or Nothing.
5. Save and close all open applications and files, and when you're ready, click Install.
6. It may take a while to install Windows 10, during which time the computer will restart several times. Do not turn off your computer.

Use the Installation Media Creator (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on another computer (click to show or hide more information)

Follow these instructions to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) that you can use to install a fresh copy of Windows 10, perform a clean install, or reinstall Windows 10.

Before installing the tool, make sure you have:

Internet connection (ISP may charge service fees)
Enough free space on a computer disk, USB device, or external media.
Empty a USB flash memory device of at least 8 GB or a blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB media or blank DVD as all of its contents will be deleted.
If you see a message that the image file is too large when you burn an ISO file to a DVD, you must use a Dual Layer (DL) DVD.

Check the specifications of the computer on which you want to install Windows 10:

64-bit or 32-bit processor (CPU). You will create 64-bit or 32-bit Windows version 10. To check this characteristic of your computer, open the section Computer information in the computer settings or System System type.
System requirements. Make sure your computer is Windows 10 compliant. Also, we recommend that you visit your computer manufacturer's website for more information about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
Windows language. When installing Windows 10, you will need to select the same language. To find out which language is currently in use, open the section Time and language in the computer settings or Region in the control panel.
Windows edition. You will also need to select the same edition of Windows. To find out which edition is in use, open the section Computer information in the computer settings or System in the control panel and find Windows edition... Windows 10 Enterprise is not available in Media Creator. You can read more about this at.
Products Microsoft Office ... If you've just purchased a new device with Office 365 installed, we recommend that you activate (install) Office before upgrading to Windows 10. For information about activating your copy of Office, see Download and install Office 365 Home, Office 365 Personal, or Office 365 Students ... For more information, see Upgrade to Windows 10 on new devices that include Office 365.

If you have Office 2010 or earlier and want to perform a clean install of Windows 10, you need to find your Office product key. For tips on finding your product key, see Find your product key for Office 2010 or Enter your product key for an Office 2007 program.

Create installation media using the tool:

Click on Download the tool now, and then - Run... Administrator rights are required to run this tool.
If you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click To accept.
On the page What do you want to do? choose Create installation media for another computer and then press Further.

Select your Windows 10 language, edition, and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). The table below will help you decide which edition of Windows 10 to install.

Current Windows release	Windows 10 edition
Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 8 / 8.1 Windows 8.1 with Bing Windows 8 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8 / 8.1 Professional with Media Center Windows 8 / 8.1 Single Language Windows 8 Single Language with Bing Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10
Windows 8 / 8.1 Chinese Language Edition Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing	Windows 10 Home China

Select the desired media:
After creating the installation media, follow the directions below to use it.
After completing the Windows 10 installation, please make sure you have all the required device drivers installed. To check for updates, click the Start button, click Settings> Update & Security> Center Windows updates and select the "Check for Updates" command. You can also visit the website technical support your device manufacturer to download any additional drivers you may need.
Note. Surface drivers are available on the page.

Using the created installation media (click to show or hide more information)
Before installing Windows 10, it is recommended that you save all the necessary data and create backup computer. If you downloaded the Windows 10 ISO file using a media creation tool, you must burn it to a DVD before following the steps below.
1. Connect a USB flash drive or DVD to the computer where you want to install Windows 10.
2. Restart your PC.
  If your PC does not automatically boot from a bootable USB or DVD, you may need to open the boot menu or change the boot order in BIOS settings or UEFI. To open the boot menu or change the boot order, you usually need to press a key (such as F2, F12, Delete, or Esc) immediately after turning on the power of the PC. For instructions on accessing the boot menu or changing the boot order of your PC, see the documentation that came with your PC or the manufacturer's website. If your USB or DVD is not listed in the boot options, you may need to contact your PC manufacturer for instructions to temporarily disable Secure Boot in BIOS settings.
  If changing the boot menu or boot order does not work and the PC immediately loads the operating system that you want to replace, it is possible that the PC was not completely shut down. To ensure a complete shutdown of your PC, press the power button on the login screen or in the Start menu and select Shut Down.
3. On the page Installing Windows select the language, time, and keyboard options, and then click Further.
4. Please select Install Windows.
Additional methods to use the ISO file to install Windows 10 (click to show or hide more information)
If you downloaded the ISO file for Windows 10, it is saved in the folder you specified on your local computer. If the computer has third party program for the DVD burner that you want to use to create the installation DVD, open the folder where you saved the file and double-click the ISO file, or right-click it, select To open with, and then select your preferred program.
To create an installation DVD using a burner Windows images, open the folder where you saved the ISO file. Right-click the ISO file and select Properties... On the General tab, click Edit and select windows explorer as a program to open ISO files, and then click Apply... Then right-click the ISO file and choose the command Burn disk image.
To install Windows 10 directly from an ISO file without using a DVD or flash drive, you can mount the ISO file. This will update the current operating system to Windows 10.

Hi friends! We recently introduced you to all of the existing ones. In today's article, we will continue this topic and let's talk about the typesoperating system licensing. This topic is very important,After all, Windows is not a free product and it is very useful to know all the features of the Windows 10 license installed on your computer. According to my observations, 99% of ordinary users do not know all the capabilities of the operating system installed on their computer. For example, a license FPP can be traded and used in business, and OEM cannot be resold and itis forever tied to a specific hardware configuration. License Upgrade can be upgraded to more new version, but Evalution is issued free of charge for a specified period. There are many more similar nuances, which you will learn about from today's article.

Types of Windows licenses

Microsoft does not actively fight piracy among ordinary people, because it believes that the problem can only be solved at the level of consciousness of the people themselves. The company's experience more than 10 years ago has shown the ineffectiveness of reducing the cost of Windows in order to make a profit due to the availability of the operating system to the masses. When licensed Windows for only $ 10 arrived on store shelves in China, the Chinese still didn't buy anything. Those who used the pirate continued to do so. For comparison: today Windows in the Home edition costs almost $ 150, and in the Professional edition - a little less than $ 250. But no difference in numbers can convince someone who initially believes that there is no need to pay at all.

Basics and principles of licensing

Microsoft, as the owner of Windows as the subject of intellectual property rights, may set any terms and rates for the use of copies of its product. We always agree to the terms of licensing at the stage of installing the system, since without this step it will not be installed.

But few of us read these terms. Microsoft did everything possible so that we did not read them - it presented the text in a complex legal language with its characteristic vagueness and lack of specificity. The licensing policy of the company as a whole boils down to simple things: less responsibility, more restrictions for those who are too curious and who want to use the system to make money.

The essence of the licensing conditions for ordinary users (not merchants) is as follows:

Microsoft does not sell us Windows, but only gives us the right to use the system;
We do not have the right to circumvent the technical limitations of the operating system, study its technology, take steps to open the source code;
We are not authorized to engage in online fraud and theft;
We agree that Microsoft collects certain information about us;
We agree to update the system;
We should only use Windows if we have a license, and we are not allowed to pirate the system.

Law licensing form using windows – license key, it is the activation key. It is purchased either with a computer or separately. One of the key licensing terms for custom editions of Windows (Home and Pro) is one license for a copy of the operating system installed on one device. It can be a PC, laptop, tablet, some kind of hybrid, virtual machine etc. For corporations, there may be one license key for several computers, but this is already the sphere of economic contractual relations, where the keys are tied to certain organizations. More specific licensing conditions are established by the types of licenses.

Note: The types of licenses determine the terms of use of Windows, but do not affect the functionality of the operating system. Functionality depends on editions of specific Windows versions. Some types of licenses may be applicable only to certain editions due to the specifics of the user audience to which they are targeted.

Types of licenses

For personal users and small businesses, there are three options.

FPP (Full Product Package), aka Retail, aka Box, aka a boxed version - this is an optical disc in earlier versions, and later a USB flash drive with the Windows installation process, a tangible product that can be bought on the shelves of specialized stores.

The packaging of the original installation media must contain a license sticker and an appropriate edition key. The boxed version has manufacturing costs, therefore, it is more expensive than any other types of licenses. The boxed version can be sold, donated, transferred to another computer. It is not tied to a specific device. If this type of license is used in business, the box with the license sticker and key must be kept. It may be required for inspection bodies.

ESD (Electronic Software Delivery), aka E-key, aka electronic key is a license, like the boxed version, not tied to a specific device, but having a lower cost due to the absence of costs for packaging, media, transportation, etc. P. ESD is a completely virtual product, we buy a license key and electronic documentation confirming the transaction. This electronic documentation for entrepreneurs must be printed and presented at the request of the competent authorities. An electronic key is bought on the Microsoft website, and the distribution kit of the system is downloaded there to install it on a computer.

Friends who are interested, in this publication you can see how the process takes place directly. By the way, on the Microsoft website, the key can be purchased only for the current "Ten" Electronic keys for both new and old versions of the system can be bought in various online stores.

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is the cheapest, at the same time the most limited type of license in terms of use. Comes with Windows preinstalled on new PCs, laptops, tablets and other devices. Microsoft does not issue an OEM license directly to end users, but to assemblers of computer devices - legal entities carrying out relevant activities. And at the same time assigns them some of the responsibilities for the service.

An exception to this rule is made only for individuals, not entrepreneurs. If we, friends, assemble the PC at home ourselves, we can count on a discount in the form of the right to purchase an OEM license.

Device builders are required to install the operating system, activate it and affix a license sticker to the device body. Previously (up to and including Windows 7), this sticker included the product key in case you reinstall your system. With the advent of OEM devices with preinstalled Windows 8, 8.1 and 10, the sales specifics have changed: the license sticker no longer contains the key, but it is embedded in the BIOS and, in theory, should be automatically substituted when the system is reinstalled.

An OEM license separately from the device can be purchased for almost nothing on various Internet marketplaces. But without a sticker, without a title document linking the OEM key and a specific device, such a cost reduction scheme is illegal. The only question is how deeply aware of Microsoft's licensing policy are specific regulatory bodies.

The OEM license key is permanently bound to the device, i.e. to a specific configuration of iron. When replacing components, OEM activation may fail, but by calling Microsoft support and documenting the need to replace one or another component, activation can be restored. And so you can call several times, but until a certain time. Until what time, it is decided by Microsoft. The company has a documented algorithm (for internal use), how much of what users can change inside the computer in order to be eligible for activation restoration. OEM license is not renewable in case of replacement motherboard... The only exceptions are cases with a replacement under warranty. If not under warranty, then the license is lost.

Corporate licenses

For legal entities Microsoft offers corporate licenses, limited by a garter to a specific organization, but profitable in price if you take more keys. Modern Windows volume licenses are usually delivered in electronic key format and transaction documentation. Microsoft has a flexible approach to the commercial sector, and there are many volume licensing programs. These include the Windows 10 Education Budget Licensing Program.

Many users, especially those who use a pirated OS, are faced with a problem when the Windows 10 license expires, what should I do? This problem can be solved in several ways. Let's talk about it in more detail later.

The reasons

As everyone knows, initially Windows 10 was distributed free of charge for everyone who wants to test it. During this period, the OS developers changed something, in general, they finalized the system. Those who tested it received Windows free of charge, after which the new OS became paid.

A quality product cannot be free. All users who install any version of Windows are provided with a trial period of 30 days. After that, the system starts asking to activate it, requires a license key, and a corresponding inscription appears.

Remedies

So, if your Windows 10 license is running out, what to do? First, calm down, you can continue to use the operating system. There are several ways to fix the problem.

Buy a license

The most unpleasant and expensive thing is to buy a licensed copy. The average price of this product in various stores is 10 thousand rubles, depending on the version. On the official Microsoft website, the price is too high, about 00 3,500.00. If you like this option, then you can purchase a licensed copy of Windows 10 directly on the Internet, in various stores.

Through the command line

You can do it easier and remove notifications that notify you about an expiring license. To do this, you need to deactivate the corresponding services:

KMSAuto

The next method to deal with Windows 10 license expiring is by using a third-party activator. Please note that the method is pirated, that is, illegal.

Download KMSauto on any torrent portal, then:

Run the tool.
Click the button "Activation".
Please select "Activate Windows".

Wait for the end of the process.

Important! Before starting KMSauto, be sure to disable the antivirus software and Windows Defender.

In order not to activate the system every month, you can configure automatic activation in KMSauto.

MCT

If you have a licensed copy of Windows 7 or higher installed, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free using the Media Creation Tool. You can download it directly from the official Microsoft website.

Windows 10 Enterprise

There are two basic Windows 10 Enterprise offerings: Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and Windows 10 Enterprise E5. Both can be purchased on a per device or per user model. They are only available through volume licensing.

Windows 10 Enterprise E3

The Windows 10 Enterprise E3 offering provides access to the Windows 10 Enterprise edition and supports advanced protection against modern security threats, multiple operating system deployment and update options, and comprehensive device and app management. Select Volume Licensing programs offer Windows 10 Enterprise E3 with Software Assurance.

Windows 10 Enterprise E5

Windows 10 Enterprise E5 is the latest offering for customers looking to get the full benefit of E3 plus Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)- a new service that helps enterprises detect, investigate, and respond to complex attacks on their networks.

Windows Defender ATP built on existing tools Windows security 10, adds a new layer to the Windows 10 defense stack that is designed to handle threats already in the environment. With a combination of client technologies built into Windows 10 and an efficient cloud service, this tool helps enterprises identify threats that have successfully crossed other lines of defense, learn how endpoints have been impacted, and provide recommendations for countermeasures.

Software Assurance for Windows

Windows Software Assurance Licensing Per Device

You can license Software Assurance for Windows per device as follows.

When you purchase a Windows 10 Enterprise upgrade license through Volume Licensing, you can also purchase Software Assurance for that license.
You can purchase a VDA for Windows subscription to gain access to Windows Software Assurance benefits for devices (such as thin clients) that do not qualify for the program.

Windows Software Assurance Licensing Per User

There are 3 options for Windows Enterprise per user licensing: Windows 10 Enterprise E3, Windows 10 Enterprise E5, and VDA for Windows. This allows companies to tailor Windows licensing to their users, choose the most flexible way to deploy and access the operating system. different devices and simplify Windows licensing and management. Per User Licensing will help you:

provide employees with access to Windows Enterprise on any device;
choose in which format to provide the operating system - locally, using virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) or Windows To Go *;
Simplify licensing by counting users instead of counting all their various devices, and implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) without wasting time on counting all devices and licenses.

Additional help in choosing the right licensing option per user and more detailed description Windows Enterprise access rights and other Software Assurance benefits can be found in (PDF 959 KB).

Is the update real

If Windows 7 used the integrated authentication mechanism, then with the development of the "dozen" Windows Genuine Advantage disappeared. But Microsoft also chose a different path, limiting users who installed non-licensed Windows 10 (for which there is no key), only slightly. And the main difference is that during the upgrade from the "seven" or "eight" the new operating system asks for a key, without which the procedure is impossible. Without entering the key, the "Next" button is not activated, and the user has no choice but to complete the installation of the update. So the authors of any pirated assembly are no more than promoting their creations, although it is possible to bypass the license key, but in very rare cases.

But the problem is quickly solved by disconnecting network connection when the update to Windows 10 is being installed. If the key is in old system was, it is activated automatically when you first log into your account.

Installing the pirate top ten

The installation of Windows 10, for which there is no key, begins with loading an operating system image. To download the ISO file, you must use the Media Creation Tools.

We go to the section Windows downloads 10 of the Microsoft website and click "Download Tool" to download the tool that allows you to get an image with the tens installation files and deploy it to a USB flash drive.

We select the first option and click "Next".

We choose the Russian language, in the line “Issue” it is better to stop at the Pro-edition, and decide on the bit depth of the future “ten”.
Click "Next".

In the window for creating a USB flash drive with installation files, select the formation of a media for another PC, that is, we move the checkbox to the first position to create a USB flash drive for Windows installations 10 without a key.

When you download an image, you can, in the first case, the flash drive will be formatted, and the installation files will be written to it.

Select the drive and click "Next".

Subsequently, the download and deployment of the distribution kit to a removable drive will start, which can take time.

At the end of the recording, a window will appear, symbolizing success.

Installation

The installation process is unremarkable, but we will still consider it due to the presence of one feature.

We reboot the computer and go to the "Boot Menu" called by F2, F9, F11 or another key after BIOS initialization.
In it we select the option "USB Hard Drive" or similar (in different versions BIOS name may differ, but it contains the name of the manufacturer of your flash drive).

We click on any key until the BIOS has transferred control of the computer's boot to the bootloader located on the HDD.

We select the language parameters and click "Install".

We meet and accept the terms of use of the new Windows.

Choosing an acceptable OS installation option.

Here we will come across a nuance for the sake of which it was worth considering the steps for installing a "dozen" without a key.

In the window that appears, where you are asked to enter the key received by mail during the purchase of the OS, enter it. If you do not have it, which is a more common option, then simply click "Skip", since the "Next" button is inactive.

Select the disk to unpack Windows files 10.

For the next ~ 15 minutes, user intervention in the copying and updating process is not required.

We indicate the key parameters of the new OS, the key for which is missing, or we use the standard parameters.

We create an account.

After logging into your account, you will not notice any oddities: everything is updated and functions properly, but after a few days a warning appears in the bottom corner that Windows requires a key.

When you go to the "Control Panel" or "Settings", the message "Windows is not activated" will appear.

The limitations in the OS without a key concern its customization, that is, the configuration option is disabled appearance desktop, lock screen, window decoration, sound options, and spontaneous placement of desktop shortcuts.

But, as mentioned earlier, such a prohibition can be bypassed quite simply - disconnect the connection to the network. As a result, you will have full access to the Personalization menu and will be able to change anything. After the appearance of Internet access, oddly enough, the settings are not reset, as it was, for example, with the removal of the splash screen in Windows 7 without a key.

In everything else, your Windows 10 will practically not differ from the one purchased for several thousand rubles: everything will function properly, occasionally prompting the user to activate the operating system, remind him that she needs a key when entering the "Control Panel" and "Settings", as well as nowhere the inscription in the lower left part of the screen will not disappear.

Activation

If you want to support the non-poverty-stricken Microsoft corporation and purchase Windows 10, take a look at the store. The Pro version will cost 4,600 rubles. Suddenly, you will receive the key to activate the "dozens" in a different way, you can enter it in the "Activation" tab in the "Update, security" item of the operating system parameters.

A Windows 10 key is not required for users who purchased the update through the store or for members of the Insider program, because it is tied to the hardware of the PC hardware.

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