So basically it's illegal to use Windows without activating it, Am I right ? 🤔
Is Digital License Activation key legit ?
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I found on the web there were lots of web sites selling these keys for under 20$ even 2$. But in Microsoft store it's over 100$.
Are those keys really legitimate ?
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Anonymous
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2022-10-22T12:54:36+00:00 Thanks for the response, if I didn't activate windows will it limits any features other than the personalization....
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DYARI BARHAM 33,446 Reputation points Independent Advisor2022-10-22T11:44:07+00:00 Hi Pathum,
I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out. I will be happy to assist you in this regard.
I am afraid that it is not recommended to buy license keys from such websites. These keys may work only for a short period of time and then be expired. A genuine Windows license key for home users is permanent and should not be expired.
Also, If you want to buy a genuine & legal license key you should pay no less than one hundred USD.
Therefore, it is always recommended to only buy a Windows license key from Microsoft's official website or from a reliable retailer:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/act...
Please do not hesitate to ask if you need further assistance.
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Anonymous
2022-10-22T11:06:56+00:00 Of course not
A legitimate key is only supplied as part of an installation purchase, i.e. either that purchase will commence the install, or you are provided with a link to the installer
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DYARI BARHAM 33,446 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2022-10-23T06:37:50+00:00 Basically, it is not legal to use Windows without activating and it always asks you to activate the Windows with a watermark appears on the screen. The personalization will be limited as well as you will not get full support from Microsoft supporters if the operating system will be corrupted.
Please do not hesitate to ask if you need further assistance.
Have a nice day.