Windows 10: Is this legal? Counterfeit Windows 10 Activation Key?

Discus and support Is this legal? Counterfeit Windows 10 Activation Key? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I came around this link on a popular Indian eCommerce website selling product keys for around 6$. Is it legal to advertise cracked or pirated keys on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by BKPKnt, Feb 24, 2019.

  1. BKPKnt Win User

    Is this legal? Counterfeit Windows 10 Activation Key?


    I came around this link on a popular Indian eCommerce website selling product keys for around 6$.

    Is it legal to advertise cracked or pirated keys on such a platform?

    https://www.snapdeal.com/product/microsoft-win-10-pro-3264/660373952885

    :)
     
    BKPKnt, Feb 24, 2019
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  2. activate windows 10 installation with legal windows 7 business key legal?

    One need to buy a license not cheap keys.

    Microsoft warns at
    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.
     
    Igor Leyko, Feb 24, 2019
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  3. Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Feb 24, 2019
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  4. Is this legal? Counterfeit Windows 10 Activation Key?

    Refurbished Windows 10 Keys legal?

    Hi,

    1. Words "refurbished Windows 10 keys" are nonsense.

    2. One need a license to use Windows. The key is not a license.

    3. Microsoft warns at
    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.
     
    Igor Leyko, Feb 24, 2019
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