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Doesn't mean it won't get revoked later these are grey market keys might as well activate it for free.
Yup, and the grey market keys always end up deactivated. So if you don't mind your Windows being deactivated probably every few months, maybe not a bad deal.
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Yup, and the grey market keys always end up deactivated. So if you don't mind your Windows being deactivated probably every few months, maybe not a bad deal.
I've bought 3 keys from Groupon and never had an issue. Oldest key being 3 years.
Unless you are building a computer from scratch, 99% of people shouldn't ever need to purchase a windows key. A windows key is hardcoded into the firmware of most pre-built desktops and laptops already. It automatically gets passed to the OS when you clean install the OS from MS's site, you never enter a key.
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You're buying grey market keys, basically pirated. tons of key resellers online. this is no more legitimate just because it's advertised on Groupon. they get their hands on some volume license and sell it until it gets shutdown. rinse and repeat. Microsoft doesn't often claw back the activations, but they could. if you're going to cheat Microsoft out of a legit copy, at least get it cheaper or free and don't reward these sketchy companies
You pay Groupon, who gives a cut to Slickdeals, takes a cut, and pays out the actual seller
"directgames.store"
aka Direct Store Shop LLC
the redemption page is this: https://directgames.store/groupon_redemption
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I have a windows 10 PC that isn't getting updates anymore. Should I get this?
Nope, Windows 10 have had no major update since its 22H2 release so it's normal that you're not getting updates anymore.
If you want to continue receiving major updates, you will need to upgrade to Windows 11. It's free to upgrade from Windows 10.
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You pay Groupon, who gives a cut to Slickdeals, takes a cut, and pays out the actual seller
"directgames.store"
aka Direct Store Shop LLC
the redemption page is this:
https://directgames.sto
or allkeyshop if you consider greymarket like this deal worth it.
If you want to continue receiving major updates, you will need to upgrade to Windows 11. It's free to upgrade from Windows 10.
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