Despite Windows 10 being one of the most appreciated operating systems, its lifetime is slowly, but surely, coming to an end. Microsoft has set January 31, 2023, as the last day Windows 10 license keys are offered for sale. After that, you cannot purchase Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Workstation through the Microsoft website.

Here's how you can still get a Windows 10 license key.

1. Buy a Windows 10 License Key From Microsoft (Quickly!)

Until February 1, 2023, you can still get Windows 10 from Microsoft website. If you want to install Windows 10 or activate it using a legitimate license key, now’s the time to do it.

Head over to the Microsoft Windows 10 download page, grab the ISO file, and purchase a license through the operating system once it's installed.

2. Downgrade to Windows 10

You can still get Windows 10 by performing a downgrade from Windows 11. If you’ve recently upgraded to the newest version of Windows but you've changed your mind, you can downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10.

There’s a 10-day rollback window that allows you to keep your files and data. After that, you’ll have to do a clean installation to go back to Windows 10.

3. Upgrade to Windows 10

If you’re still using older Windows versions, such as Windows 7 or 8.1, now is the time time to upgrade to Windows 10. Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 and 8.1 on January 10, 2023, so now is a fantastic time to bring your PC up to speed and get your updates again.

4. Buy Windows 10 Keys or Disks From Official Stores

Even if Microsoft has decided to stop selling Windows 10 keys through its own store, that doesn’t mean you can’t get the operating system from another retailer. Physical stores, or trusted sellers like Amazon, might be your best bet to find a Windows 10 physical or digital license.

What About Purchasing Keys From the Gray Market?

If you search the web for Windows 10 keys, you're bound to come across "gray market" websites. These are sites that aren't officially endorsed as a distributor, and allow individuals to sell CD keys to interested buyers.

While gray market websites often deliver on what they promise, some users report not getting a key or being sold a key that's already used. Even if you get a working key, there's a chance that the seller acquired the key by stealing someone else's credit card, buying the keys, and flipping them through the gray market, making it an iffy topic morally.

As such, while it's totally possible to go through a gray market website to purchase a Windows 10 key, we strongly recommend doing the above methods first.

Get Windows 10 Before It Leaves the Market

Despite Microsoft's decision to halt Windows 10 sales, the operating system will keep receiving security updates until October 14, 2025. So you can still use it for a couple more years.

Until Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10, you should make the most of it and tweak a few Windows 10 settings to speed it up and improve its performance.