I want to buy this notebook:
https://www.campuspoint.de/asus-edu-vivobook-s14-s433ia-eb173.html
However, it does not have an operating system. However, I would like to test it first (for performance / temperature and volume) and then decide whether I should keep it.
But if I install Windows on it with a license key, it is bound to the Vivobook and I can no longer use it for anything else, should I send the notebook back, right?
What are my options? Is there a Windows 10 version that you can test for free for a short time?
Or should I test it with Linux?
Windows 10 can be used forever for free, only background is missing and I think it doesn't update automatically, but there are ways.
Select "I don't have a license key" during installation and off you go.
Really? Okey thanks. I did not know that.
Use the Media Creation Tool to download the Win10 ISO directly to a min.
8 GB stick. It is then bootable, ie: ready for the Win10 installation.
Win10 can be used legally for 30 days after installation. - Then you should enter the product key.
Make Linux live stick. So you can test it very easily.
It is exactly like that. Test Windows 10 extensively for a few weeks. If you like it, buy a product key. If you don't like the notebook, send it back. But read the terms and conditions for deadlines!
That has been used for free for a long time, the one with 30 days does not exist.
With discomfort. - I know that
Huh? You're talking about legal and one has nothing to do with the other, but people don't work as illegal the 40 days without activation
Firstly, you do not have to activate Windows at all, secondly, you should also create an online account, the licensing runs through you (you can then simply log into your Microsoft / 365 account and remove the license under 'Devices').
As the others said, simply creating a live stick to test the Linux system is best
Otherwise the key from Windows is not saved on the Lappy but connected to the profile that you have installed. You can use the key normally on other systems so don't worry about this you just have to make sure that you don't have 2 systems running at the same time with the same key then complains Windows
Windows could require authentication but this is very easy you have to call a Windows robot and you get a code that you then use but that rarely happens
I've done this countless times through my old job in a refurbish shop
Until when do you need this notebook?
Oh, I've only read the message now. In fact, theoretically it doesn't matter when I get it. In practice, I would like to have it as soon as possible. Why the question?
