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TSclass_sick
post Jul 4 2017, 11:20 PM, updated 7y ago

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Hi,

Few month a ago, i noticed some seller sell Microsoft software such as W7, W10, Office etc., in very cheap price.
Around RM50 you can get the new license key.

But the license can only :
1. Use for 1 pc/laptop only.
2. Can be reinstall at the same pc/laptop without change the hardware.
3. Only get the serial number without COA, box etc.

The market price for the license is around RM100 and above if i`m not mistaken (Sorry because i not so update with the latest price)

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I already bought W7 license key and install to my laptop.
I don't have any problem to activate and update my W7.
Its mean the license is legal.

But when i try to upgrade my W7 to W10 (Microsoft offer free upgrade), Microsoft detect that i use the fake/hack/wrong key.
I already talk with Microsoft technician, he said the same thing. He suspect im using the fake/hack/wrong key.

The seller claimed the license is legal and original from Microsoft.


My question is, is it legal license key?
Is it really Microsoft sell the license key in very cheap price?


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post Jul 5 2017, 01:38 AM

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QUOTE(class_sick @ Jul 4 2017, 11:20 PM)
Hi,

Few month a ago, i noticed some seller sell Microsoft software such as W7, W10, Office etc., in very cheap price.
Around RM50 you can get the new license key.

But the license can only :
1. Use for 1 pc/laptop only.
2. Can be reinstall at the same pc/laptop without change the hardware.
3. Only get the serial number without COA, box etc.

The market price for the license is around RM100 and above if i`m not mistaken (Sorry because i not so update with the latest price)

..............
I already bought W7 license key and install to my laptop.
I don't have any problem to activate and update my W7.
Its mean the license is legal.

But when i try to upgrade my W7 to W10 (Microsoft offer free upgrade), Microsoft detect that i use the fake/hack/wrong key.
I already talk with Microsoft technician, he said the same thing. He suspect im using the fake/hack/wrong key.

The seller claimed the license is legal and original from Microsoft.
My question is, is it legal license key?
Is it really Microsoft sell the license key in very cheap price?
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I wonder how you could qualify for free upgrade when the offer was almost 2 years back? If your key is bought recently after july last year, obviously you cannot upgrade to windows 10 now.

But you can use that Windows 7 key to install windows 10 by reformatting the hard disk.

- You can view your product key with Nirsoft product key. See if it is the same as your purchased one.

- If you have pirated windows before, chances are you did not wipe out the old product key properly and install new product key inside.

- You also need to remove those activators.

- You might have different sub version of windows. Like Pro Single Language or Pro Multi language. These activates with different keys even though they have the same name.




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post Jul 5 2017, 11:43 AM

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Hi, may i know where to buy? Want to buy W7 too.
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post Jul 8 2017, 12:07 PM

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QUOTE(class_sick @ Jul 4 2017, 11:20 PM)
Hi,

Few month a ago, i noticed some seller sell Microsoft software such as W7, W10, Office etc., in very cheap price.
Around RM50 you can get the new license key.

But the license can only :
1. Use for 1 pc/laptop only.
2. Can be reinstall at the same pc/laptop without change the hardware.
3. Only get the serial number without COA, box etc.

The market price for the license is around RM100 and above if i`m not mistaken (Sorry because i not so update with the latest price)

..............
I already bought W7 license key and install to my laptop.
I don't have any problem to activate and update my W7.
Its mean the license is legal.

But when i try to upgrade my W7 to W10 (Microsoft offer free upgrade), Microsoft detect that i use the fake/hack/wrong key.
I already talk with Microsoft technician, he said the same thing. He suspect im using the fake/hack/wrong key.

The seller claimed the license is legal and original from Microsoft.
My question is, is it legal license key?
Is it really Microsoft sell the license key in very cheap price?
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We cannot say this is legal or illegal since Malaysia laws is still quite blur about IT copyright issue. Malaysia government has not set the law about copyright of software or must only buy from retailers. Besides, if government really want to take action about the illegal product key issue. The first thing is to catch the sellers but not you. Since the seller is able to sell the key at cheap price, you should considered probably this is a OEM product keys not the retail product keys. The official price for Office 2016 is at least RM1,000 (not RM100 like you say).

However, the only thing I can guarantee to you. This might illegal but the keys are guaranteed "Genuine". Microsoft won't care about your key is illegal, they just provide a genuine key for you to activate your Windows/Office, that's it just simple. Don't think too complicated as what you were said legal or illegal.

Last thing I need to share something to you, actually you no need to spent any cent to activate your windows and office.
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This post has been edited by junclj: Jul 8 2017, 12:19 PM
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post Jul 9 2017, 05:26 PM

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Where can i get Genuine for RM100+ like you said?
Windows7/10 Pro
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post Jul 10 2017, 07:44 PM

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QUOTE(TheMrBinary @ Jul 9 2017, 05:26 PM)
Where can i get Genuine for RM100+ like you said?
Windows7/10 Pro
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lelong got many RM60 for 1 Windows 10 Pro key but I didn't buy it because I got use other free product key to activate by phone. You don't believe can watch my spoiler youtube link at above.
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post Jul 10 2017, 08:17 PM

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QUOTE(junclj @ Jul 10 2017, 07:44 PM)
lelong got many RM60 for 1 Windows 10 Pro key but I didn't buy it because I got use other free product key to activate by phone. You don't believe can watch my spoiler youtube link at above.
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Is enterprise version much better than pro version?
Because enterprise more expensive than pro.
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post Jul 11 2017, 01:05 PM

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QUOTE(TheMrBinary @ Jul 10 2017, 08:17 PM)
Digging through lelong.my
Is enterprise version much better than pro version?
Because enterprise more expensive than pro.
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I personally will choose Pro version because Enterprise version is add up some useless features for home users.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsforbusiness/compare

For example like, enterprice version got "Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection" features. For me is considered as useless features because I was installed Kaspersky Internet Security in my PC.
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post Jul 21 2017, 12:54 PM

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QUOTE(TheMrBinary @ Jul 10 2017, 08:17 PM)
Digging through lelong.my
Is enterprise version much better than pro version?
Because enterprise more expensive than pro.
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if you can get the home version is better.
Enterprise or Pro usually deploy in organisation
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post Jul 21 2017, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(Ckmwpy0370 @ Jul 21 2017, 12:54 PM)
if you can get the home version is better.
Enterprise or Pro usually deploy in organisation
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Bought the pro version. No regret.
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post Jul 21 2017, 03:18 PM

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Any one knows any seller for Office for Mac 2016? Thanks
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post Jul 21 2017, 03:22 PM

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QUOTE(sembilan @ Jul 21 2017, 03:18 PM)
Any one knows any seller for Office for Mac 2016? Thanks
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for personnel use?
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post Jul 21 2017, 03:43 PM

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QUOTE(Ckmwpy0370 @ Jul 21 2017, 03:22 PM)
for personnel use?
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For Home and Business use. Saw some in Lelong going for 50 to 150, but not sure how legit those are.
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post Jul 21 2017, 03:52 PM

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QUOTE(sembilan @ Jul 21 2017, 03:43 PM)
For Home and Business use. Saw some in Lelong going for 50 to 150, but not sure how legit those are.
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my company use Mac Direction, this company is Mac Authorized reseller
you can call him at 019 289 2088 (Chong Zte Siang)
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QUOTE(Ckmwpy0370 @ Jul 21 2017, 03:52 PM)
my company use Mac Direction, this company is Mac Authorized reseller
you can call him at 019 289 2088 (Chong Zte Siang)
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Thanks man!
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post Jul 21 2017, 08:50 PM

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legal, but it is not for resold and redistribute. so more like in grey area lol.
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post Jul 22 2017, 01:31 AM

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I saw someone from RENDERTECH RESOURCES posted on facebook pc gaming Malaysia group selling Windows 10 Pro Retail Key just RM25. People whom buy the key said the key are legit..
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post Jul 22 2017, 09:07 AM

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QUOTE(RNM @ Jul 22 2017, 01:31 AM)
I saw someone from RENDERTECH RESOURCES posted on facebook pc gaming Malaysia group selling Windows 10 Pro Retail Key just RM25. People whom buy the key said the key are legit..
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al these are black market
of course key are valid but when doing Windows update it will fail

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post Jul 28 2017, 08:56 AM

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QUOTE(Ckmwpy0370 @ Jul 22 2017, 09:07 AM)
al these  are black market
of course key are valid but when doing Windows  update it will fail
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No, totally is valid to Windows update. Those black market are selling a genuine key. Since rumors says that future Windows may become free in future. There has no more value for an operating system to charge for license key. You can refers to Mac OS, iOS and android. It's all free operating systems.

Windows is used to be a major system for home multimedia entertainment during 90's - 2000 but nowadays more people are using iPad and tablets. So, iOS and android were overtaken Windows as their daily usage.



Since year 2014, I was began to activate my Windows 8.1 with the method below. I can do Windows update without any problem. The keys are 100% valid. Frankly speaking, the product key is not related to your Windows update. After you activated the Windows, you can do whatever you like. Just leave Windows update stay turn on automatically update and install. I really don't care much about it since my home is using fixed line broadband.

Windows activation is just a process, your key won't bind to the operating system. If your Windows is failed to pass the activation that's mean the key was blocked. If you use the valid key and passed the activation process then your Windows will activated forever but make sure you are using MAK keys but not a KMS key. Since KMS key has rearm period such like 180 days but MAK won't, it is activated permanently. However, the rearm matter only happens in Windows Vista to Windows 8 era. Microsoft was totally changed their way in Windows 10, now the Windows 10 is more free and easily to be activated. Indeed, I can get a free product key to activate my Windows 10 Pro without spent any cents.



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post Jul 28 2017, 09:40 AM

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r u using company volume license in ur statement?
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If your Windows is failed to pass the activation that's mean the key was blocked

why bocked?

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