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 Windows 10 Home is Illegal use in Business, Some hefty summons upon me

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Ching Aik
post Feb 17 2022, 03:58 PM

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QUOTE(Anime4000 @ Jul 21 2020, 06:21 PM)
Today Microsoft ambush to my office to inspect pirated Windows 10 activation.

All of my computer is Windows 10 Home that I bought.

They said Windows 10 Home is not allowed in Business Environment, also they offer discount summons if I bought Windows 10 Pro from them.

Which part of EULA mention Windows Home edition is illegal use in Business?
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Anime bro, it is very sad they raid you even that's start-up like buiness with only 4 people, like your calling with Microsoft it is acceptable for them but Malaysia goverment got greedy and walk on the grey zone.

I see someone mention Microsoft Office Home & Business is not allow for commercial use too, and must use Microsoft Office Professional, is this true?
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Ching Aik
post Feb 17 2022, 04:13 PM

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Also how do they verify if what you use is valid/genuine?
By checking the software > about > product ID?
Or simply request for purchase invoice / CD key disc package?
Ching Aik
post Feb 21 2022, 02:42 PM

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I called Malaysia Microsoft Support, they said Windows 10 Home can be use for business:
1) As long as we've the valid product key / license
(E.g. If only you need better feature like BitLocker from PRO, then yes you need purchase PRO to use it, otherwise HOME is sufficient for business)

I ask what if Government raid my office give summons due to this, can I use your info to convince them, he say yes sure and even email me the support ticket for this conversation as keeping proof, to show Government just in case they pop up.

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