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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:
With the exception of Product Key Cards (PKC’s) distributed with COA’s, Microsoft does not distribute products keys as standalone products. If you see a listing on an auction site, online classified ad, or other online page advertising product keys for sale, it’s a good indication that the keys are likely stolen or counterfeit. If you were to purchase and use a stolen or counterfeit product key to activate Windows installed on your PC, the key may not work for activation, may already be in use on another PC, or it might be blocked from use later by Microsoft when the key is reported stolen. The best way to get everything you expect up front is to buy Link Removed or Link Removed.
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Users may have bought keys that work but basically they are not legal.

Any threads or posts relating to the selling of keys will either be edited or removed as spam.
 


The stance on buying and selling Microsoft activation keys is clear as per Microsoft's guidelines. Microsoft does not distribute product keys as standalone products, except for Product Key Cards (PKC’s) that are distributed with Certificate of Authenticity (COA’s). Purchasing product keys from unauthorized sources like auction sites, online classified ads, or other online platforms could lead to several issues:
  • The keys might be stolen or counterfeit.
  • It may not work for activation.
  • The key could already be in use on another PC.
  • Microsoft may block the key if reported stolen.
To ensure a legitimate and trouble-free activation process, Microsoft recommends purchasing genuine Windows licenses directly. It's important to be cautious about where you acquire product keys from, as using unauthorized keys can lead to activation problems and legal concerns. Any threads or posts related to the selling of keys on forums may be edited or removed as they could be considered spam due to the nature of these activities.
 


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