Re: dual boot or windows vm?
On Mon, 26 May 2025 18:10:53 -0700
David Christensen <dpchrist@holgerdanske.com> wrote:
> 3. Windows installer -- I have not seen PC manufacturer Windows,
> driver, utility, application, etc., installation media for a very
> long time. The last time I wanted to wipe and reinstall Windows and
> bundled software on a ~2019 Dell, I used the motherboard firmware
> Setup utility and a fast, unmetered Internet connection.
>
Windows hasn't been sold on physical media for a long time, I have a
retail W7 Pro DVD which was probably the last. Since then you download
images, with no checks or charges at download time. You can then
install and run for a trial period, so have plenty of time to buy a
licence if you want to keep it.
--
Joe
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