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Is Digital License Activation key legit ?

Anonymous
2022-10-22T11:03:14+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    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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  2. DYARI BARHAM 31,131 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-10-22T11:44:07+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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  3. 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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  4. DYARI BARHAM 31,131 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.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-10-22T17:15:48+00:00

    Hi Pathum Jayasuriya,

    I'm glad to help you in this matter.

    For your issue, it is not recommended to buy those keys that costs for under $20 or even $2 as those keys might be stolen from MSDN or TechNet keys. MSDN or TechNet keys should not be distributed outside of anywhere. So, some of the websites will sell those software keys as a legitimate key with cheap prices that made you felt like you've bought a legit key.

    For more information, you can refer to this website below, https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/window-10-digital-product-key/85c8b6bc-3b39-4078-8b68-4b345e65f309

    Thanks.

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