Get your Windows license refund
Advocacy groups are encouraging consumers to request refunds for pre-installed Windows licenses on new laptops. The guide outlines the legal and procedural steps for users who wish to use alternative operating systems.
Why it matters
This movement challenges the bundling practices of major hardware manufacturers and promotes consumer choice in software ecosystems.
We all know the joy of acquiring a new laptop and the excitement of exploring its features and functionalities. However, the vast majority of laptops are only sold with a specific proprietary operating system: Microsoft Windows. The vendors do not remove the Windows license, and you must pay the entire price, even if you do not want to use this system.
This is unfair and we want to change it! Consumers should be able to buy laptops without any specific operating system, and should not have to pay the license price if they don't want to.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in