Windows 10: Is it legal to buy Windows activation keys from third-party sellers? Could I get in trouble...

From what I understand, a lot of these keys come from the grey market, so how legitimate are they really? Also, hypothetically, if I were to sell or market these keys like some YouTubers do, could I face any legal issues? The price difference between these and official retail keys is huge sometimes 10 times cheaper. I'd appreciate some clarification on this. Thanks!

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. 'genuine' windows activation

Nothing you're showing or mentioning has anything to do with Activation. You said your Windows reports Activated. I told you how to check if there is a key embedded at factory from Lenovo which is how their laptops normally come. If there is an OEM-BIOS
key listed then there is no doubt you have normally activated factory preinstalled Windows. If there is no OEM-BIOS key listed then we'd need to sort out how it is activated to make sure there's no Volume License Key or another illegal key used, if this
was from a 3rd party seller for example.

No one said anything about having to buy another key. To reassure you I told you how to check if it's normally activated like a factory PC from Lenovo comes. Instead of following the steps I gave you brought up having to buy another key which no one has
suggested. Even if it turns out this was an Amazon 3rd party seller who sold with an illegal key, I was going to help you get it made right by Amazon who always will make it right if notified within a reasonable amount of time. If you want me to help you,
then follow the steps I gave.

 

Buying Windows 10 Pro Retail Activation Key

Hi

I found a reseller in ebay.com who sells Windows 10 Pro Retail Activation Key,

I just wondering can I buy activation key from this seller and is this legal?

It has money back guarantee so I am not worry about my money.

Best regards

 

Is it legal to buy OEM keys from site called keysfan

Hi, I am an Independent Advisor.

Let me help you with this issue.

I understand you need to know if you can buy OEM keys from the Keysfan website.

It is legal to buy an OEM license from any 3rd party website.

But the problem with buying a loose license is that there is no guarantee that it will stay activated.

You need to check on reviews about the Keysfan website.

See if they provide a warranty on their product and ask about their return and refund policy.

It is always recommended to buy directly from the Microsoft Store.

Please read this link:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Source link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Shop....

"Beware of Product Keys Sold Separately

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."