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Windows is still activated. Not properly or legally, but legally you're on the same grounds as OEM keys. You don't have a proper agreement to use the software, and that determines the legitimacy of your Windows copy.
However, it's not piracy; piracy (and my point, Murder) is a deliberate act with a specific goal. G2A purchases, for example, can lead to manslaughter—an outcome that wasn't planned. Those sites are selling items that appear genuine, but in reality they're not. People assume they're getting authentic copies, and honestly, both I and the law have no concerns about it.
I agree with your stance. I’ll keep using my genuine Win10 Pro retail version, thank you. These copies look authentic, but often they come from dubious sources, making them unsuitable for official licensing agreements—they’re intended for OEM devices only. This is similar to piracy; you’re breaking the licensing terms, since most pirated files don’t follow standard Windows activation. My concern is that regardless of the source, you’re violating Microsoft’s rules by using their software illegally. If I could choose, I’d pick the Insider builds over the Kinguin version because they’re essentially pre-activated and don’t need activation.