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by loeg 493 days ago
> when I got around to setting up Windows on it I ordered a Win 10 license. They're still available even now, I think.

The licenses are the same -- you can install Win10 media using a Win11 license key.

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> The licenses are the same -- you can install Win10 media using a Win11 license key.

Too great a risk if you ask me.

Risk of what?
Getting some "special" license key that doesn't work like that.

When you custom build and you're in the EU where reselling unused keys from volume licenses for cheap is legal, at least...

I'm talking about mainstream MS keys you buy at reputable vendors, not sketchy eastern European keys. If you're going to pirate it, just pirate it.