Microsoft Windows 10 Home DVD 64-Bit OEM

Having read both the good and bad reviews, I was sceptical about this low priced OEM DVD version of Windows 10.But having a good spec laptop (6GB RAM, 1.6 GHz and TB HDD) but stuck on Windows 8, I really wanted to upgrade to W10, but didn't like the MS retail price of over £100.So I decided to risk a purchase. (I'd previously tried one of those 'download W10 free' websites, which packed up after a couple of weeks and meant a full recovery back to original W7 then painful manual upgrades).The DVD arrived in original Windows sealed packaging complete with Product Key (under a 'scratch-card' type label).After hesitating a few days, I finally bit the bullet. First I manually backed up all of my data files to an external HDD.(Some reviews claimed the install would destroy all files and format the HDD - it didn't!)Then, as instructed, I inserted the DVD, took a deep breath and re-booted (holding F10 on my PC - the instructions say hold F12 - depends on your own laptop). The primary installation process went pretty smoothly. There is a window that asks if you want to upgrade or completely replace. I tried upgrade but it said you couldn't do that, so I started a second time and selected the complete replacement option. It has worked very well. I've delayed a review until after 10 days of use to make sure no surprises were waiting. Since installation I have added back many downloaded and other software I had. I've disabled a lot of W10 defaults that were making things slow. I'm now happy with my reborn Windows 10 laptop.And the biggest surprise of all, despite there being no option of doing a simple upgrade, and warnings that my data would be deleted, that didn't happen. My old Windows OS is retained in a partition called 'Old Windows', and all my data files on the C: drive are still there!I am therefore very satisfied with this purchase. Hoping that no nasty surprise is yet to come a few weeks down the road but to date I have no complaints.

When I first received the Windows 10 disk I thought like the other people who did their reviews there is no Microsoft code so installing the software was impossible. I figured out there is a scratch off strip on the disk packaging, But this isn't the end of the problems. To read the Windows Code you need very good eye sight or a magnifying glass. Thankfully I was able to figure it out and entered the code. The install failed and I got it to work by creating a USD installer on my USD Stick. When you do this yourself make sure it's 8GB or bigger. I installed Windows 10 home edition and it's now running without issue.

As a system builder I thought I'd jump in and make a pc with this o/s.Install was a joy fast a simple, had some o/s take well over an hour, but this was no troubleThe windows screen is well laid out and easy to get used too. There's easy access to a search engine on the task bar which not only searches the net but also your system.Only small downside is the wirless connection, this o/s has something wrong with it, you can drop conection whilst doing nothing or browsing can be very frustrating at times but whilst in game say an average mmo the conection is stable.There are fixes out there which have helped some people but for me i will just have to wait till Microsoft fixes the issue.Overall a good o/s 8/10

Decided to upgrade to Win 10 Home from win 7 pro, as its going End of Support from Jan. Was slightly concerned due to other reviews that I was going to receive a license that has already been used. I need not have worried, the OEM package was sealed hiding the license key, in a standard Microsoft OEM envelope. Switched PC on and booted from the Win 10 Disk, followed instructions I decided on the Advanced install so that I could remove any Win 7 partitions, formatted the hard disk, then let it do a clean install of Win 10. PC running very smooth and appears much faster. I did not need to type in the license key as Win 10 activated itself during the install. All updates done.

Auto installation disc, didn't have to do much. It installed easily and working fine.

I got the disc vert quickly but when I ran it it asked for a key code, when I found it it did not work PANIC so I contacted the seller and the sorted it out no problem great service with no problems

OEM Version of windows turns out to be an "evaluation build". This is not a problem really but not exactly as described. It is usable and complete. No problem with activation but it is locked into the insider builds.

It really sucks to have to put money down for a Windows 10 because your own computer that upgraded to Windows 10 failed to work. 0/5 stars for Windows 10 (free version) and 4/5 for this, as it arrived next day, really quickly. It fits through the letter box and I could finally get on with things.Windows.. get your stuff sorted. At least the reseller of these, dispatched it quick. Plus, it's always handy to have a Windows CD laying about.