Windows 10 is familiar and easy to use, with lots of similarities to Windows 7 including the Start menu. It starts up and resumes fast, has more built-in security to help keep you safe, and is designed to work with software and hardware you already have.
Before you buy, please read these notes and FAQ!
- This is only for the Windows Product Key, a download link will be provided after checkout
- Is intended for use with new PCs only
- Cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Operating System
- Requires a clean installation, and all prior data must be backed up
- Does not come with free direct support from Microsoft
- Will not allow for a change to a different motherboard model once installed
Limited time offer
Very cheap OEM key
It's not illegal. It is against Microsoft's EULA (end-user license agreement) which contains clauses about how it must be bought as a fully-boxed version with installation media, and installed on an OEM machine. Microsoft can request these are removed from sale and refuse to supply companies in breach, for example if you try and sell a key only on eBay they will pull it as eBay and Microsoft work together to stop keys being sold this way, but it is not illegal. The police will not turn up and arrest you for it. Being in breach of the EULA however, means you have breached a legal contract between the end-user and Microsoft, and therefore Microsoft have every right to revoke the key if they find out.
It appears however that several companies work out of China/Singapore to sell keys only and Microsoft, as others, can't really do anything about it. G2Play are another big company who do it with keys for steam, and people have been buying from there for years with no issue.
All comments (142)
klopikxda
4 Apr 162#1
Does not come with free direct support from Microsoft ???
dawhell to klopikxda
4 Apr 1615#2
Does not come with free direct support from Microsoft.
gazy007 to klopikxda
4 Apr 16#67
Where do you get support from on Microsoft OS.I am sure you get better support from google than Microsoft .
That's a proper dodgy situation they have going on there!
Silhouette
4 Apr 16#7
Is the upgrade instant?
I know on one of my laptops (Win8.1) I get the pop-up every (sodding) time I turn it on... But if I did ever say "Yes" does it basically do it there and then?
Or does it give me a Downloadable Set-up/EXE with a Key?
Will I have the option to reset/wipe the laptop too?
stuellis
4 Apr 161#8
No big surprise though with this type of seller. Windows licence prices are fairly fixed, anything that looks too good to be true usually is.
stuellis
4 Apr 161#9
I'm actually surprised Hotdeals have allowed these threads given its blatantly not legal. I posted a deal about a year ago for a China based company who have an office in the UK and many others globally and trade within the law but the thread was pulled as it was a China company they didn't know
rvcshart
4 Apr 161#10
Yes,youcsn nativley use a w7 pro key inside w10. No need to have to do the upgrade malarcky. Just install w10 pro and activate with the w7 pro key.
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Windows 10 is familiar and easy to use, with lots of similarities to Windows 7 including the Start menu. It starts up and resumes fast, has more built-in security to help keep you safe, and is designed to work with software and hardware you already have.
Before you buy, please read these notes and FAQ!
- This is only for the Windows Product Key, a download link will be provided after checkout
- Is intended for use with new PCs only
- Cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Operating System
- Requires a clean installation, and all prior data must be backed up
- Does not come with free direct support from Microsoft
- Will not allow for a change to a different motherboard model once installed
Limited time offer
Very cheap OEM key
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http://www.play-asia.com/microsoft-windows-7-pro-oem-key-only/13/709gc7
Upgrade it to win 10 for free...
It appears however that several companies work out of China/Singapore to sell keys only and Microsoft, as others, can't really do anything about it. G2Play are another big company who do it with keys for steam, and people have been buying from there for years with no issue.
All comments (142)
http://www.play-asia.com/microsoft-windows-7-pro-oem-key-only/13/709gc7
Upgrade it to win 10 for free...
I know on one of my laptops (Win8.1) I get the pop-up every (sodding) time I turn it on... But if I did ever say "Yes" does it basically do it there and then?
Or does it give me a Downloadable Set-up/EXE with a Key?
Will I have the option to reset/wipe the laptop too?