What Was the Windows Refund Day Protest?
For those who hadn't heard the story, February 15th 1999 was windows refund day. It was a worldwide day when open source OS users went to microsoft's offices to return their unused licenses of windows that they were forced to acquire since they were bundled with the machine they bought.

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Keeping this in view, how do I get a refund from Microsoft?

To get a refund, you must visit the Microsoft account website with your web browser and navigate to Payment & Billing > Order History. Then, select the app or game and select “Request a refund.”

Secondly, how much do computer manufacturers pay for Windows? Given that a PC can easily range between $300 to $3,000 nowadays, the five percent of $15 to $150 easily covers all the lower-end price speculation that we've seen in recent years. Rumors from June 2009 placed Windows 7 Starter at about $45 to $55 per copy.

In this regard, can I get a refund for Windows 10?

Sign in to your Order history and select Request a return. If you don't see Request a return, your item may not be eligible for a refund. See Microsoft Terms of Sale. When your return is accepted, we'll issue your refund.

Does Microsoft refund your money?

When you request a refund for something you purchased from Microsoft Store, you can track its status online: If you see we've issued the refund, but the money hasn't been credited back to your payment provider, wait a few days. Depending on the bank, it can take a few days to process the refund.

Related Question Answers

Can you get your money back from Microsoft?

To get a refund, you must visit the Microsoft account website with your web browser and navigate to Payment & Billing > Order History. Then, select the app or game and select “Request a refund.”

How long does a refund from Microsoft take?

Refunds are generally processed within 3–5 business days after we receive your item and find it eligible for a return. Refunds are applied to the original payment option. You can see the status of your refund on the Order history page (learn more).
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.