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Author:  didgeman [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 5:31 pm ]
Post subject:  windows keys on ebay
There are a number of w7 keys available to buy on ebay .. one or two sellers have lots of feedback .. all good.

I am tempted at £20 .. its a big saving and i only use windows now and again ..

If I buy one is it going to get blacklisted in a months time - can they possibly be legit at that price?

Thoughts ..

Didge
Author:  Coref [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: windows keys on ebay
I doubt they're legit. If you really want to use a dodgy copy of Windows then you could just google and save yourself £20. :)
Author:  l3v1ck [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: windows keys on ebay
didgeman wrote:
If I buy one is it going to get blacklisted in a months time
Probably
didgeman wrote:
can they possibly be legit at that price?
Doubt it. Maybe a full license key that's been several times, or a developer or corporate key. I doubt MS would agree that it's okay if they found out.
Author:  rustybucket [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: windows keys on ebay
These people aren't licensed to resell these keys otherwise they wouldn't be being sold on Ebay - it can't be legit by definition.

MS might be judged by many to be the great al-Shaitan but that's no excuse. I'm no fan of MS (see the sig) but truthfully IMO everybody should think long and hard before purchasing or using a dodgy copy of Windows or any other software.

I can think of very short-term i.e. emergency reasons for doing it but otherwise.... come on - you know you know better than that.
Author:  jonlumb [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: windows keys on ebay
rustybucket wrote:
I can think of very short-term i.e. emergency reasons for doing it but otherwise.... come on - you know you know better than that.


If it's that desperate, you can always download a trial version from the MS website which lasts about 120 days or so and is a) free and b) legal.
Author:  saspro [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:06 pm ]
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I'm guessing they're either selling MSDN, technet or partner keys.

None of which are legal to sell.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: windows keys on ebay
jonlumb wrote:
If it's that desperate, you can always download a trial version from the MS website which lasts about 120 days or so and is a) free and b) legal.
Or use a Live Linux CD.
Author:  EddArmitage [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:50 pm ]
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I can't be the only one that presumed some fool was selling buttons off a keyboard for outrageous prices, can I? :oops:
Author:  TheFrenchun [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:58 pm ]
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EddArmitage wrote:
I can't be the only one that presumed some fool was selling buttons off a keyboard for outrageous prices, can I? :oops:

+1 :)
Author:  Blue_Nowhere [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:58 pm ]
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TheFrenchun wrote:
EddArmitage wrote:
I can't be the only one that presumed some fool was selling buttons off a keyboard for outrageous prices, can I? :oops:

+1 :)


Oh get a room! :roll: :P ;) :JV:
Author:  finlay666 [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:06 pm ]
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EddArmitage wrote:
I can't be the only one that presumed some fool was selling buttons off a keyboard for outrageous prices, can I? :oops:


Tempting to do for some hefty profit ;)
Author:  didgeman [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: windows keys on ebay
Coref wrote:
I doubt they're legit. If you really want to use a dodgy copy of Windows then you could just google and save yourself £20. :)


The point is, i don't want to use a dodgy copy .. i'm aware there are cracks out there .. hence the question ..

I was guessing technet keys but then some of these guys have sold hundreds of keys without them getting blacklisted ..

sooo, what is the cheapest way to get a non upgrade (and legit) copy of home premium then .. i guess you can tell i'm a bit broke atm.

Didge
Author:  EddArmitage [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: windows keys on ebay
Bit of a long shot, but are you (or do you know) a student? http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/s ... fault.aspx
Author:  didgeman [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: windows keys on ebay
EddArmitage wrote:
Bit of a long shot, but are you (or do you know) a student? http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/s ... fault.aspx


unfortunately the student offer is no longer running .. i'm not a student anyway, haven't been for 15 or so years!

didge
Author:  finlay666 [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: windows keys on ebay
didgeman wrote:
EddArmitage wrote:
Bit of a long shot, but are you (or do you know) a student? http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/s ... fault.aspx


unfortunately the student offer is no longer running .. i'm not a student anyway, haven't been for 15 or so years!

didge


Student offer WILL start again soon

It stops between semesters

www.software4students.co.uk is another legit place to get it at a reduced price if you quality
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