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

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VeeJay
post Jul 21 2020, 11:41 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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To my understanding long time ago there was a differentiation. But with Win10, the home version can be used at business as long as its stand alone and not connected to server, etc.

You can validate the terms and license by going to the windows search (at the bottom on the windows menu tab) and type in winver

Windows pop-up appears and at the bottom of that screen, click on End User License Agreement link.

That should give you the home license, mine is Pro, so can compare.

Also, its better to call Microsoft directly and get a confirmation and email from them so that you can show it to local authorities.

All the best man
VeeJay
post Jul 22 2020, 08:59 PM

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QUOTE(Anime4000 @ Jul 22 2020, 03:40 PM)
Yes... that what they called yesterday, I forgot who they are as my heart hurt so much, pain and more problem.

I already call Microsoft Malaysia Office.

Small - Medium Business is fine to use Windows Home edition, as long not using AD, Domain, etc...
When company is growing up, need to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro (excluding cheap key sold on Lazada/Shopee/etc...)

Here call recording I made, my English conversation is pretty bad, I am sorry
1-800-22-0030 Conversation, Important parts.
1-800-22-0030 Original, No Cut.

I already paid the damage yesterday, if anyone want to avoid begin Audit & Summon, please upgrade to Pro to be safe.

They also check Microsoft Office, they skip checking Apple Laptop and Linux PC's
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Thanks for sharing, man. Funny that local office (microsoft) dont want to take any accountability on the usage.
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