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    Legit?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MrTimmofy, Jan 23, 2012.

  1. MrTimmofy

    MrTimmofy Newbie

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    Hey guys I found a website that sells OS keys for really cheap. I just wanted your input as to whether or not its legitimate.

    *Moderator Note: I'm removing the link so that we don't help increase it's Google search rankings.*
     
    MrTimmofy, Jan 23, 2012
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  2. toronto

    toronto Notebook Deity

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    What do you think? Obviously it's not legit.
     
    toronto, Jan 23, 2012
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It isn't legit as far as we know. I'm going to ask a few of the other moderators but for now I've edited your post to avoid helping that site's search rankings. I've never heard anything about that website and OS keys on the cheap are almost definitely cracked, blacklisted, or illegal usage of volume license keys.
     
    Greg, Jan 23, 2012
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  4. MrTimmofy

    MrTimmofy Newbie

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    Yeah I'm not too sure about it. I'm doing a lot of research on the site, but I haven't come upon anything negative.
     
    MrTimmofy, Jan 23, 2012
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  5. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you're talking about Windows keys on the cheap it's pretty much guaranteed to be a scam.
     
    Greg, Jan 23, 2012
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  6. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    Windows 7 SP1 Download Link
    Wholesale Price: US$ 19.99
    Free Shipping

    Umm... :D

    I think only legit links in that site are payment ones.

    Last site that tried same and got it's name mentioned here... it's dead now. ;)
     
    KLF, Jan 24, 2012
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  7. toronto

    toronto Notebook Deity

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    OP, it is so flipping obvious. Windows doesn't see for twenty bucks, and you must know that. Any site with such a price is not legit.
     
    toronto, Jan 24, 2012
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  8. KLF

    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    That wasn't even price for the windows key, it was for the link to download the install disk :D
     
    KLF, Jan 24, 2012
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  9. ratchetnclank

    ratchetnclank Notebook Deity

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    I bought a key once for £13 for windows 7. Worked for about a year, then it was flagged as non-genuine.

    So be aware.
     
    ratchetnclank, Jan 25, 2012
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  10. 1994F7PT

    1994F7PT Notebook Evangelist

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    to be fair thats good value!lol! ten years at 13 quid a year is still less than ultimate retail! rofl!

    on a side note, always buy genuine, its not worth the hassle imo ;-)
     
    1994F7PT, Jan 26, 2012
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  11. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    If you're a student, Microsoft will cut you a deal. And I've picked up Win XP on eBay for cheap. But yeah, random sites offering that kind of retail value...not legit. :p
     
    pixelot, Jan 27, 2012
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  12. Jarhead

    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    Agreed, the only way to get a cheap Win7 key is if you're a (college) student. For example, I could legitimately download Win7 for free (maybe, I've never tried it and it's based by department), or I can go to the campus Apple store (lol) and buy Win7 Home or Pro for ~$20.

    these websites, however, are scams. Either they're pirated copies, or simply never work.
     
    Jarhead, Jan 27, 2012
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