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 Posted: Fri, 7th Apr 2023 07:18 Post subject: What is the downside to paying €3.50 for a Windows 11 key? |
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I've done this a few times now by googling 'Windows 11 Pro key' and I'll get a list of sites offering it for a few dollars.
What are these keys, and why do they work if they're so cheap?
Then I see sites like DSOgaming promoting Windows keys on some other dodgy affiliate site for maybe ~$30, which I suppose is also cheap, but what's the difference here? I feel like it has been about 2 years since I first started doing this.
The reason I started was because I upgraded a GPU way back when and the legit activation key stopped working. They wanted $339 as it no longer recognised my hardware. Screw that.
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Saner
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It's been a while, but the last time I got one, I had to activate it over the (automated) phone line.
I don't know if that still holds true.
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I saw things like that in here and in other "woman problems" topics so...... Am I the only one that thinks some authorities needs to be alerted about Saner and him possibly being a rapist and/or kidnapper ? |
Saner is not being serious. Unless its the subject of Santa!
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| Posted: Fri, 7th Apr 2023 12:28 Post subject: |
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There is a higher chance that those cheaper keys get blocked from Microsoft. If you get one of those you would want to activate it with phone activation, so even if it gets blocked your activation will still be valid until you format your PC.
Both the 3 and 30 dollar key probably come from the same weird source, but the 30 dollar key probably won't get sold that much and so it won't get activated as often. This would mean a lower chance to get blocked by Microsoft.
I see no point in buying a key for 3 or 30 euro if a tool gives you a permanent activation, without the need to run any kms tools in the background or so. Its just as legit as the 3 or 30 Euro key.
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| Posted: Fri, 7th Apr 2023 12:33 Post subject: |
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i use the g2play ones, no issues, several devices licensed.
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| Posted: Fri, 7th Apr 2023 13:35 Post subject: |
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Why give 3 dollars to scammers that steal from Microsoft instead of stealing from microsoft directly? Just install autokms and be happy xD
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| Posted: Fri, 7th Apr 2023 13:49 Post subject: |
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| PumpAction wrote: | | Why give 3 dollars to scammers that steal from Microsoft instead of stealing from microsoft directly? Just install autokms and be happy xD |
kms38 and you will be even more happy.
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W123
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massgravel script worked last time i did it. couldnt believe it was so easy
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W123
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| Posted: Sat, 29th Jul 2023 05:47 Post subject: |
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yes, updated to 11 for free from windows10. did it for the auto HDR
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| Posted: Sat, 29th Jul 2023 06:20 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Sat, 29th Jul 2023 11:33 Post subject: |
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| W123 wrote: | | yes, updated to 11 for free from windows10. did it for the auto HDR |
Would there be any downside to upgrading to Win11 from a +3 year Win10 installation compared to installing from scratch?
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| Posted: Sat, 29th Jul 2023 11:37 Post subject: |
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| 4treyu wrote: | | W123 wrote: | | yes, updated to 11 for free from windows10. did it for the auto HDR |
Would there be any downside to upgrading to Win11 from a +3 year Win10 installation compared to installing from scratch? |
just like in the past yes there can be problems, but it can also run just fine.
try it if you want to, but i would do a fresh install. it may take a little bit longer but at least you know there is nothing wrong on your end then. fixing a weird problem afterwards may cost you more time.
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Frant
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I guess the real downside is that you'd be running Win11 instead of Win10.
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn!
"Thank you to God for making me an Atheist" - Ricky Gervais
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| Posted: Sun, 30th Jul 2023 10:01 Post subject: |
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do yourself a favor and just use a kms activator instead of throwing a few bucks away. those keys are no valid licences and can get deactivated at any time. a real windows license costs you about 120 bucks
doenst make a difference if you buy an obvious non legal key or activate it non legal, besides the fact that you dont throw money to shady guys
i have a valid licences from win 7 and 8 still running w10/w11 fine after a few upgrades of the machines
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cant u upgrde for free if u had win10?
