Low cost Windows 10 options available today.

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xXSuperNovaXx
Posting Freak

811

05-11-2016, 09:53 PM

Windows 10 home edition is essentially a £100 price tag when purchased directly from the Windows Store. Given this, it's surprising how a site can offer it for under £20.

xXSuperNovaXx

05-11-2016, 09:53 PM #1

Windows 10 home edition is essentially a £100 price tag when purchased directly from the Windows Store. Given this, it's surprising how a site can offer it for under £20.

Chester09
Senior Member

491

05-13-2016, 04:36 PM

They primarily trade stolen keys or have access to someone who possesses a volume key, allowing them to reuse the same key repeatedly while continuing the act of theft.

Chester09

05-13-2016, 04:36 PM #2

They primarily trade stolen keys or have access to someone who possesses a volume key, allowing them to reuse the same key repeatedly while continuing the act of theft.

Du_Jus_Oasis
Member

170

05-13-2016, 10:20 PM

It seems questionable. That sounds really bad.

Du_Jus_Oasis

05-13-2016, 10:20 PM #3

It seems questionable. That sounds really bad.

oatmealaza
Junior Member

05-14-2016, 01:30 AM

Some copies of Windows obtained outside Microsoft's official channels may violate the law.

oatmealaza

05-14-2016, 01:30 AM #4

Some copies of Windows obtained outside Microsoft's official channels may violate the law.

YoungVerzide
Member

180

05-14-2016, 02:25 AM

You could lose access to your key anytime.

YoungVerzide

05-14-2016, 02:25 AM #5

You could lose access to your key anytime.

a1ex2410
Member

05-14-2016, 10:42 AM

You can purchase inexpensive OEM keys from eBay for around five dollars. They function properly and aren't illegal, as I've been using one on my computer for a while without any problems.

a1ex2410

05-14-2016, 10:42 AM #6

You can purchase inexpensive OEM keys from eBay for around five dollars. They function properly and aren't illegal, as I've been using one on my computer for a while without any problems.

Jetfact14
Member

193

05-14-2016, 09:43 PM

Yes, it remains an authentic implementation of Windows.

Jetfact14

05-14-2016, 09:43 PM #7

Yes, it remains an authentic implementation of Windows.

Pancake109953
Junior Member

05-20-2016, 01:57 AM

We can't confirm their legitimacy, what if they weren't acquired properly? Similar issue with purchasing a key from Kinguin at a low price—it might be disabled instantly.

Pancake109953

05-20-2016, 01:57 AM #8

We can't confirm their legitimacy, what if they weren't acquired properly? Similar issue with purchasing a key from Kinguin at a low price—it might be disabled instantly.

Vinceb11
Member

234

05-20-2016, 04:58 AM

They are referred to as grey market sellers. The keys being sold breach MS ToS. There are numerous discussions online about this topic. Opinions vary—some support getting involved, others aim to penalize them. Ultimately, it comes down to your stance. Do you back developers or choose to punish them and back grey markets?

Vinceb11

05-20-2016, 04:58 AM #9

____aufmBrot
Member

06-06-2016, 08:18 AM

#10

The setup will be authentic if you purchased it from Microsoft. The activation code could be real or fake.

____aufmBrot

06-06-2016, 08:18 AM #10

The setup will be authentic if you purchased it from Microsoft. The activation code could be real or fake.

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