Where can I get a cheap Windows key?
There are an incredible number of sites on the Internet that pretend to be reputable, but most of the time they are not.
Does anyone here know a site where I can get a Windows key that doesn't cost a whopping €200?
And do price comparison portals like Idealo have some kind of filters that filters out scam sites?
Thanks in advanceđź’Ş
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All I can say is this:
I don't use Windows myself, but the Windows keys I've bought for "friends" over the years from various eBay sellers for €5-10 have always worked without any problems – permanently, even when changing hardware, etc.
There were about 15 of them in total. Not a single one caused any problems.
Yes, these are OEM keys or individual keys from volume licenses. But that doesn't bother me. As a buyer, I can legally acquire such things. And Microsoft apparently doesn't mind either, otherwise they would deactivate these keys (it should be fairly easy to detect whether, for example, a volume license is spreading around the world).
Look at how much it costs from Microsoft, and if it's less than half that, it's definitely not a regular key…
And if it says something like OEM or volume license, it's not a normal key.
But most only sell OEM keys, even for 180. If you want a regular key, it's best to buy it directly from Microsoft.
If you want an OEM key, it doesn't really matter whether it's for 20 or 200. I heard from a scam site that you can always get a key. It just often comes from questionable sources. But as a buyer, that's hard to understand.
It should perhaps be mentioned that OEM versions are those that come with pre-built computers or laptops, for example.
So you can do exactly the same thing with it as with these devices.
Yes, that is correct.
But an OEM license is not intended to be sold to end users.
No, they are not. That's actually incorrect.
They're not allowed to do that. They haven't been for ages.
To be precise, for 24 years.
In July 2000, the Federal Court of Justice ruled that linking hardware and software is illegal. Since then, OEMs have been able to purchase licenses in Germany as usual, even without hardware.
https://juris.bundesgerichtshof.de/cgi-bin/rechtsprachung/document.py?Gericht=bgh&Art=en&nr=22588&pos=0&anz=1
Yes, it does make a difference. OEM keys are tied to hardware, while regular keys are tied to the person.
Well, in the end it ends up with the end consumer one way or another.
Either together with the finished PC/laptop or through dealers who sell them as is.
This makes no difference to the end consumer.
You can get Windows 10 Pro on Amazon for €15.
Windows 11 from 95€.
I usually buy them at MMOGA
However, using these keys is a gray area, as they're specifically designed for manufacturers. Nevertheless, I've never had any problems.
PS To find reputable sellers (whether for keys or other online items), I look at trusted shops . There, you can find reviews, etc., for every shop. (Although MMOGA doesn't fare very well there either^^)
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https://www.mmoga.de/Software/Windows/Microsoft-Windows-11-Professional-OEM-EU-Key.html
Already tried it several times and it works without any problems even if it is “only” an OEM key.
I wouldn't exactly recommend a website that regularly illegally requests copies of its customers' ID cards.
The FS specifically asks for reputable dealers.
They ASK about it. You can also decline, I've done that before. The money will be refunded immediately. The reasoning makes sense, especially considering the size of the provider.
They require it as a condition of purchase, as you yourself just confirmed.
And, of course, it's required after payment. A refund for payments made with Paysafecard, for example, isn't possible.
And the alternative—credit for the site—can't be used without a copy of your ID. In other words, the money is gone.
No, it doesn't.
Illegal data collection remains illegal, no matter how big the company is.
There are legal ways to verify a buyer's identity. Copying an ID card is not one of them.
For example, Sony requires an ID number in the PSN Store. This allows Sony to verify age and identify customers in cases of fraud without collecting all possible personal data.
Just do it, it'll be fine.
Check out mmoga.
My experience with the site has been very positive so far. Every key, including the one for Windows, has been easy to redeem.
Just know that the keys are so cheap there because they're volume licenses, which aren't actually intended for private customers, but rather for businesses. Some of these keys can therefore only be redeemed once. However, with modern PCs and laptops, this isn't a problem anyway, as the key is stored on the motherboard and even survives a clean install.
As stated in the other answer: I wouldn't exactly recommend a website that regularly illegally requests copies of its customers' ID cards.
The FS specifically asks for reputable dealers.
At Media Markt or on the Microsoft homepage
https://mmoga.com , https://instant-gaming.com are reputable.