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    Windows 10 Pro Retail...why so cheap on eBay?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fatboyslimerr, Mar 16, 2016.

  1. fatboyslimerr

    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    I bought an old desktop recently that came with a retail version of win 10 pro. I thought I might be able to sell this licence key for more than I paid for the desktop but on checking ebay I'm seeing win 10 pro licence keys for £12 ~$16. Why are people selling pro keys so cheap?
     
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    sahil04 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm guessing they might be MSDN (or equivalent) keys that they are not supposed to be selling.
     
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    If I was to run W10 why run Pro if it's going to cost you. I don't need all that extra baggage that it has and W10 home is FREE. I like free....but I'm still not installing it.
     
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    Raiderman Notebook Deity

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    Because Windows 10 SUCKS!
     
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  5. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Windows 10 is great once you turn off the spyware and disable auto driver updates, and then install start button menu app, also i like gadgets so i install an app for that, with all that done is it still Win10 :D I still prefer it to Win8.1

    John.
     
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