在本文中，我们将探索可用于免费获取Windows 10的不同方法。我们将分享四个(share four)独特的选项，并解释每个选项是否合法。
希望(Hopefully)在阅读本文后，您会对 Windows 10 激活的工作原理以及Microsoft首先对其收费的原因有更多的了解。
从第三方网站(Third Party Websites)免费下载Windows 10
您可能从朋友或同事(friend or colleague)那里听说他们可以从第三方网站(party website)免费下载Windows 10，或者您可能在网上阅读过有关它的信息。
您的信息来源可能已经提到他们可以免费为您提供完整的Windows 10 操作系统(operating system)，没有任何水印或产品密钥(product key)。
使用第三方网站(party website)免费下载Windows 10肯定违反了微软的政策，更重要的是，它可能会给您带来一些法律问题或其他问题。
合法吗？
从第三方(party source)免费下载完整版的Windows 10绝对是非法的，我们不建议这样做。
非法下载微软软件(Microsoft software)是否会给你带来麻烦或被处以巨额罚款，这是有争议的，但这是有可能的，微软(Microsoft)有权在这种情况下采取法律行动。
危险吗？
也许更令人担忧的是，从第三方网站免费下载 Windows 10 可能非常危险。那些免费赠送破解软件的人可能会篡改软件并将其与恶意软件或病毒(malware or viruses)打包在一起。
某些恶意软件可能会跟踪您的按键并窃取您的信息，或者它们可能会使用您的PC 功能(PC power)来挖掘加密货币。或者，他们可能会在后台在您的系统上投放广告以从您那里赚钱。
(Download)直接从Microsoft下载Windows 10 ISO
如果您迫切需要免费下载Windows 10并且没有任何安装介质，则无需寻找第三方来源。微软(Microsoft)实际上允许用户直接从他们自己的网站完全免费下载Windows 10 。
您可以在此处找到 Windows 10 下载工具(Windows 10 Download tool here)。使用此工具，您可以创建自己的可启动 Windows 10安装 USB 驱动器或 CD(installation USB drive or CD)。
合法吗？
使用此方法是合法的，由Microsoft直接提供。使用此方法，您无需产品激活密钥(product activation key)即可安装和运行Windows 10。
请务必注意，如果您继续使用Windows而不使用购买的许可证激活它，您将违反 Microsoft 的服务条款。
建议您购买许可证以支持Microsoft并确保您遵守其服务条款。但是，为了快速修复，如果您需要在计算机上快速启动并运行Windows 10 ，则可以使用此选项。(Windows 10)
危险吗？
使用此方法并不危险，因为它是由Microsoft直接提供的。此方法不可能包含病毒或恶意软件。
只需确保让Windows 10 下载工具(Download tool)完全完成该过程，然后再将其安装到新系统上。
(Evaluate)为期 90 天的 Windows 10 企业版评估
如果您正在考虑为您的企业使用Windows 10 企业版(Enterprise)，您会很高兴听到您可以在 90 天内免费评估它。
Windows 10 企业(Enterprise)版是面向大中型企业的Windows 10版本。(Windows 10)它与Windows 10 Pro具有非常相似的功能，只是做了一些小的调整。
您可以在此处找到 Windows 10 企业版的评估页面(evaluation page for Windows 10 Enterprise here)。
合法吗？
使用这种方法下载Windows 10 企业版(Enterprise)是完全合法的，但微软已经为那些在初始(Microsoft)评估阶段(evaluation stage)后有兴趣从他们那里购买许可证的人提供了这个选项。
从技术上讲，没有规定您必须在 90天评估期结束后购买(day evaluation)Windows 10 企业版，但如果您在(Enterprise)评估期(evaluation period)后继续使用该软件而没有先购买许可证，您将违反他们的条款。
危险吗？
再一次，这种方法(method isn)并不危险，因为您将直接通过Microsoft。请记住，您需要在安装操作系统(operating system)之前创建(Just)ISO，因此这需要可引导的USB 驱动器(USB drive)或 CD。
(Re-use)在多(Multiple)台计算机上重复使用您的 Windows 10光盘(Disc)
如果您过去购买了Windows 10 安装光盘(installation disc)，则可以使用它在另一个系统上安装您的Windows 10副本。(Windows 10)这很容易成为最方便的选项，因为您只需将光盘放入您要安装Windows 10的系统中即可。
合法吗？
当您购买Windows 10 安装光盘(installation disc)时，系统会要求您仅在一个系统上安装和使用该软件。否则违反 Microsoft 的许可条款。
但是，如果您联系他们并要求将您的许可证从现有系统转移到这个新系统，您仍然可以遵守 Microsoft 的条款。
或者，如果您将Windows 10光盘安装到您首次激活许可证的系统上，您完全有权在同一系统上重新安装它。Windows将检查您的硬件以确定它是否是同一系统。
在某些情况下，如果您更改硬件，操作系统可能会认为它是一个新系统，而实际上它是相同的。您可以联系Microsoft 支持(Microsoft support)以获取有关此问题的帮助。
危险吗？
此选项没有任何风险——事实上，它可能是最安全的选项，因为您直接使用来自Microsoft的媒体，而且整个过程甚至不需要互联网。
违反微软的条款会给我带来麻烦(Trouble)吗？
由于Microsoft提供了如此多的免费安装Windows 10的方法，因此可以直接从他们那里免费安装Windows 10 ，而无需付费激活它。(Windows 10)
如果您选择这样做，您仍然可以访问更新，并且所有操作系统(operating system)功能对您仍然有效。
唯一的负面影响是，您的显示屏底部始终会有水印，您将无法访问Word 或 PowerPoint等(Word or PowerPoint)Office 365(access Office 365)程序。一些个性化选项也将被禁用。
走这条路意味着你违反了微软(Microsoft)的服务条款，但微软(Microsoft)几乎无法阻止你。如果你是个人，你不会遇到任何麻烦。如果您是一家维修或销售计算机的企业，那么您可能会遇到一些法律问题。
最终，微软(Microsoft)对未激活的用户变得非常宽容——他们甚至希望那些在没有许可证的情况下使用 Windows 10 的用户也能获得完整的安全保护(security protection)和最新的更新，以避免恶意软件和病毒感染(malware and virus infections)。
因此，总而言之，可以选择保持未经许可，但它仍然违反Microsoft的许可(s licensing)条款。您可能不想付款，但我们建议您付款以支持Microsoft。
雇佣员工来开发、维护和提供对Windows 10(Windows 10)的支持需要花费大量资金。享受！
How to Get Windows 10 for Free and is it Legal?
In this artiсle, we will be exploring the diffеrent mеthods available to get Windows 10 for free. We will shаre four unique options and explain whether each of these options is legal.
Hopefully, after reading this article, you’ll be more clued up about how Windows 10 activation works and why Microsoft charges for it in the first place.
Downloading Windows 10 free from Third Party Websites
You may have heard from a friend or colleague that they were able to download Windows 10 for free from a third party website, or maybe you read about it online.
Your source of information may have mentioned that they can get you the full Windows 10 operating system for free, without any watermarks or product key.
Using a third party website to download Windows 10 for free is certainly against Microsoft’s policies and more importantly, it may present some legal troubles or other issues for you.
Is it Legal?
Downloading a full version of Windows 10 for free from a third party source is absolutely illegal and we wouldn’t recommend it.
It’s up to debate whether or not downloading Microsoft software illegally will land you in trouble or with a big fine, but it’s certainly possible and Microsoft have the right to pursue legal action in this case.
Is it Dangerous?
Perhaps more worryingly, downloading Windows 10 for free from third party websites can be very dangerous. Those that give away cracked software for free may tamper with the software and package it with malware or viruses.
Some malware may track your key presses and steal your information, or they may use your PC power to mine cryptocurrency. Alternatively, they may run ads on your system in the background to earn money from you.
Download Windows 10 ISO directly from Microsoft
If you desperately need to download Windows 10 for free and don’t have any installation media, you do not need to look for third party sources. Microsoft actually lets users download Windows 10 completely free directly from their own website.
You can find the Windows 10 Download tool here. With this tool, you can create your own bootable Windows 10 installation USB drive or CD.
Is it Legal?
Using this method is legal and is provided directly from Microsoft. With this method, you can install and run Windows 10 without a product activation key.
It’s important to note that if you continue to use Windows without activating it with a purchased license, you will be going against Microsoft’s terms of service.
It is recommended that you purchase a license to support Microsoft and ensure you are abiding by their terms of service. However, for a quick fix, this option is available to you if you need to get Windows 10 up and running on a machine quickly.
Is it Dangerous?
Using this method is not dangerous because it is provided directly from Microsoft. There is no chance that this method would include viruses or malware.
Just make sure you let the Windows 10 Download tool complete the process completely before installing it on a new system.
Evaluate Windows 10 Enterprise for 90 days
If you are considering using Windows 10 Enterprise for your business, you’ll be happy to hear that you can evaluate it for free for a period of 90 days.
Windows 10 Enterprise is a version of Windows 10 that is targeted toward medium to large businesses. It shares very similar functionality with Windows 10 Pro with some small adjustments.
You can find the evaluation page for Windows 10 Enterprise here.
Is it Legal?
It is completely legal to use this method to download Windows 10 Enterprise, but Microsoft have provided this option for those interested in purchasing a license from them after the initial evaluation stage.
Technically, there are no rules that state you must purchase Windows 10 Enterprise after the 90 day evaluation is up, but you will be going against their terms if you continue to use the software after the evaluation period without purchasing a license first.
Is it Dangerous?
Once again, this method isn’t dangerous because you’ll be going directly through Microsoft. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to create an ISO before installing the operating system, so this will require a bootable USB drive or a CD.
Re-use your Windows 10 Disc on Multiple Computers
If you purchased a Windows 10 installation disc in the past, it is possible to use it to install your copy of Windows 10 on another system. This is easily the most convenient option available because all you need to do is place the disc into the system you’d like to install Windows 10 on.
Is it Legal?
When you purchase a Windows 10 installation disc, you are asked that you only install and use the software on one system. Doing otherwise is against Microsoft’s license terms.
However, you can still stay within the boundaries of Microsoft’s terms if you contact them and ask to transfer your license from your existing system to this new system.
Alternatively, if you are installing the Windows 10 disc onto the system you first activated the license on, you are well within your rights to reinstall it on the same system. Windows will check your hardware to determine whether it’s the same system or not.
In some cases, if you change your hardware, the OS may assume it is a new system when it is in fact the same. You can contact Microsoft support to get assistance with this problem.
Is it Dangerous?
This option bares no risk – in fact, it may be the safest option because you are using media directly from Microsoft and you don’t even need the internet for the entire process.
Will Going Against Microsoft’s Terms Get Me in Trouble?
With Microsoft offering so many free methods to install Windows 10, it is possible to install Windows 10 for free directly from them and never pay to activate it.
If you choose to do this, you’ll still have access to updates and all of the operating system features will remain active to you.
The only negatives will be that there will be a watermark at the bottom of your display at all times and you will not be able to access Office 365 programs like Word or PowerPoint. Some personalization options will also be disabled.
Going this route will mean that you are going against Microsoft’s terms of service, but there’s very little Microsoft can do to stop you. If you are an individual, you are not going to run into any trouble. If you are a business that repairs or sells computers, you may then run into some legal troubles.
Ultimately, Microsoft has become very lenient with unactivated users – they would prefer even those that use Windows 10 without a license to have full security protection and the latest updates to avoid malware and virus infections.
So, in summary, the option is there to remain unlicensed, but it is still going against Microsoft’s licensing terms. It may be a payment you don’t want to make, but we’d recommend making the payment to support Microsoft.
It takes a lot of money to hire employees to develop, maintain, and provide support for Windows 10. Enjoy!
