I have never once paid for Windows, yet at some point a digital license showed up on my Microsoft account and I’ve never gotten an Activate Windows prompt on any of my subsequent Windows installations.
I don’t think so, I’ve swapped motherboards several times since and the license has remained.
I used to borrow Windows keys off the old PCs in my office’s e-waste pile, my best guess is it’s one of those keys that’s somehow still activating each time I reinstall.
To be fair who really buys Windows licences unless it’s a business or an org
I have never once paid for Windows, yet at some point a digital license showed up on my Microsoft account and I’ve never gotten an Activate Windows prompt on any of my subsequent Windows installations.
Perhaps it was included with your motherboard?
I don’t think so, I’ve swapped motherboards several times since and the license has remained.
I used to borrow Windows keys off the old PCs in my office’s e-waste pile, my best guess is it’s one of those keys that’s somehow still activating each time I reinstall.
I did… for a very discounted price. Call me lazy if you want, but I didn’t want the hassle to source another version.