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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about key purchase focus on buying Microsoft product keys online, particularly from third-party sellers like eBay. Users question the legality and legitimacy of such purchases, noting that Microsoft does not sell product keys as standalone products. Topics include the difference between buying a key alone versus a retail boxed copy, concerns about stolen or counterfeit keys, and activation issues. The tag covers user experiences and advice on navigating key purchases for Windows 7 and other versions, emphasizing risks and Microsoft's official stance.
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Windows 8 Buying Microsoft keys online
Recently there has been some debate on the legality on the buying and selling of Microsoft activation key's. Luckily for us Microsoft are quite clear about this: Ref: Link Removed Users may have bought keys that work but basically they are not legal. Any threads or posts relating to the...- kemical
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Windows 7 Explain Windows 7 Key Purchases. Difference from store bought?
Explain Windows 7 Key Purchases. Difference from store bought? I don't understand how this works. Have small business and would like to buy 3 of Windows 7 for 3 computers. These are $100+ each in stores, but can buy keys on ebay of Prof. edition for $50 each. I've always waited for Windows...- Pancho
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