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June 19th, 2020 15:00

Aurora R11, Windows 10 Pro

Hi

My sales rep tells me that I can’t get Win 10 Pro on the Aurora R11.

Is that really true? If so why?

thanks

Steve

  • sm56

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 15:00

    I believe you can do an in-place upgrade from win10 home to pro... You just need to buy a pro key from the Windows Store or other 3rd party vendor...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh40ZIk5zmo

     

  • sm56

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 15:00

    They offered Pro version on Ryzen Edition R10... Strangely though, if opting for the 3950x which is the top beast of the Ryzen 3000 series only Windows Home was available... I got the 3800x and the option for Pro was available...

    Very strange! 

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 15:00

    Thanjs

    Interesting why Dell doesn’t offer that option on Alienware desktops but they do all Alienware laptops and other non Alienware PCs.

    Seems strange.

    Every other vendor I’ve considered offers Win 10 Pro as an option.

    Steve

  • jdsmock

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 16:00

    Comes as an option on Aurora R11 Configuration 4, 5, and 6.  Doesn't look like it's offered on the first 3 configurations listed.

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 17:00

    Now I see. It’s available on the i9 configs. Plus it’s an additional $93 for Win10 Pro. That’s much more than other vendors I’ve seen when you chose pro vs home.

    Why would they limit it to the i9?

    To me that’s a deal breaker. I don’t need an i9 or the added cost. I wanted the i7.

    This makes me want to look elsewhere for my next gaming system.

    I need Pro since I’ll also use that same system for non-gaming activities. I’ve always had the Pro version of Windows.

    Steve

     

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 19:00

    Wow this is incredible. Thanks !!!

    i assume there’s nothing inherent in the 10th gen i5 or i7 to prevent Win 10 Pro. It just seems to be Dell’s choice. True ?

    This is a great offer. I’ll certainly do it. I really appreciate it. I wish I could get MS Office Pro for as good a deal too.

    thanks again.

    Steve

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 19:00

    https://www.pcworld.com/article/3562330/exclusive-deal-get-windows-10-pro-for-39-99-thats-80-off-retail.html

     

    You can get Win 10 Pro for $39.99 until the end of June through PC World.

  • r72019

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 20:00

    I'd defiantly feel better buying from them than eBay, but they are still third party keys you don't know the source - volume licensing deal? etc. (grey market).  From the link, it's not coming direct from Microsoft. 

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 20:00

    You would think PC World would be a reputable supplier. Yes?

  • r72019

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    Posted June 19th, 2020 20:00

    Microsoft offers Office at low/no cost directly through Microsoft's HUP, which may be available to you if your employer has a contract with msft.