submitted 11 months ago by LoganNineFingers@lemmy.ca to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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I bought a computer off Kijiji that was from someone who builds them for cheap. I bought it for a plex server.

I recently did a hard drive check, and the hd is getting spotty.

I did a check for windows license and it says it's "retail" with a partial key. I was thinking of buying a new SSD to put in but how do I get a windows key now?

I'm somewhat computer minded but this one I've never dealt with. (I also have no interest in installing Linux right now)

Thanks!

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[-] paschko@discuss.tchncs.de -1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Enough answers for how to get windows running here. But have you considered switching to Linux?

[-] Hawk@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 11 months ago

Yeah if it's just for Plex something like Endeavour OS would be pretty much painless.

Definitely easier than fighting a key.

[-] Sethayy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

Kinda hijacking but I can't believe how easy endeavor is, like t2linux for mac's is a mess but half the drivers aur just HAD naturally, and the installation was fully automatic

[-] Hawk@lemmynsfw.com 2 points 11 months ago

Yeah I've been recommending Arch based did for a while. Personally I'm on void and Alpine, but as a first distro things like Cachy and Endeavour are unrivalled.