Windows 10: Is Kinguin Legit?

Discus and support Is Kinguin Legit? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hey, Anybody been burned getting OEM keys from Kinguin? I want one to dual boot Windows from my Mac, but their prices just seem too good to be legit... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by 0ct0pus, Oct 18, 2016.

  1. 0ct0pus Win User

    Is Kinguin Legit?


    Hey,
    Anybody been burned getting OEM keys from Kinguin? I want one to dual boot Windows from my Mac, but their prices just seem too good to be legit and Reddit reviews are mixed. Some people say they're good with game keys, but it seems a little shady.
    Thanks!

    :)
     
    0ct0pus, Oct 18, 2016
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  2. Can i install OEM License back after complete format drive?

    Thanks i will install windows asap again, it is windows 10 pro cost me 25.99$ from Kinguin sellers.

    Would you say this is legit as other preinstalled OEM?

    Or if not why is microsoft not doing anything against kinguin?
     
    HasanLafci, Oct 18, 2016
    #2
  3. How can I activate my free upgrade of Windows 10 after Motherboard change?

    Kinguin 29 bucks a new win 10 key pro Is Kinguin Legit? :)
     
    Eric in IT, Oct 18, 2016
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  4. cereberus Win User

    Is Kinguin Legit?

    Anywhere that sells keys cheap is always dodgy in some way e.g. they are selling keys intended for 3rd world countries where they are much cheaper. To buy such a key is not actually illegal but is against MS commercial terms and conditions and in theory, they could block such keys.

    The reality is they do not really make much of an effort (presumably the cost of rigid enforcement far outweighs the minor financial loss - after all they recently gave free upgrades to 100's of millions of users).

    Some sites are definitely outright scams but Kinguin is quite a well known site and whilst dubious, I doubt it blatantly scams users.

    Thus so long as key is an oem key, not a volume licence key, they are usually ok (absolutely no guarantees of course). In the end, you take a risk - do not do it if you cannot afford to write off the investment.
     
    cereberus, Oct 18, 2016
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