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    Is xkeyx legit?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by SMOKE_SKULL, Aug 21, 2011.

  1. SMOKE_SKULL

    SMOKE_SKULL Notebook Deity

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    You can buy Windows keys only for dirt cheap prices and pay with Paypal. . How can they sell so cheap? Is it real? Anyone with experience or willing to try it?
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Aug 21, 2011
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  2. Steven

    Steven God Amongst Mere Mortals

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    If it seems too good to be true, usually it is.
     
    Steven, Aug 21, 2011
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Its most likely a scam. Do they have any contact info?
     
    Bog, Aug 21, 2011
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    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    If you where to make a company that sells cheap windows activation keys cheap, would you name it xkeyx?
    If you answered no then that site is probably not legit.
     
    DEagleson, Aug 21, 2011
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  5. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Just look at the domain name xkeyx and use some common sense. Definitely scam.
     
    fred2028, Aug 21, 2011
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    Noble_Six Newbie

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    For what it's worth, I needed to get something nice for my Brother-In-Law and decided to try buying a Product Key from xkeyx. The bottom line, IT WORKED! They sent me the key within 24 hours and I used it to install Windows 7 Ultimate. I already owned the disk, so that wasn't an issue. But the key activated with Microsoft and everything worked out the way it should have. I was REALLY skeptical about making that purchase, so I used my PayPal account and then changed the password to the account immediately after making the purchase. Otherwise, it worked just as smoothly as if I purchased from Amazon or Ebay.

    The only reason I mention this is because many of you have thought it might be dangerous to buy a product key like this. And the fact is, most of these kinds of sites are riddled with viruses and spyware. But in this case, I didn't have one problem. But I caution you, don't just buy anything from any site willy nilly. Make sure you understand your Credit Card's security/fraud policy and always use caution when making these kinds of purchases. Use Paypal if you can. If that get's compromised, it's one more step of protection before they can access more important info from you.
     
    Noble_Six, Oct 8, 2011
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  7. haniunited

    haniunited Notebook Consultant

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    Says the guy who only just registered and this is his only post, yeah sure bro.
     
    haniunited, Oct 8, 2011
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  8. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    The keys are most probably from MSDNAA or similar accounts. When Microsoft detects some particular account has been selling keys then that account will be closed and all the linked keys will be banned.

    That's why it appears to work at first. Worst case scenario: "it works, so I'll buy more keys...". Then, weeks or months later, all gone.

    I've seen that happen many times in the last two years.


    I'm not going to even delete his post yet. People will see my reply in the future google hits also :p

    Edit: for what it's worth this thread is listed as 2nd in the google search for that scam site now. :rolleyes:
    Edit2: 2 months later this thread is 1st :)
     
    KLF, Oct 8, 2011
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