I recently bought a Gaming PC from Nebula and I was wondering where I could get a cheapish key for windows and if buying Windows 11 is worth it for solely the security updates. Can some OzBargainers lead me on the way to find cheap legitimate keys for my PC?
I need to put more money towards a decent monitor.
Work some extra hours.
I have a life and other expenses as well, be realistic.
Read through this :
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-fre…
Kinguin has them.
https://www.kinguin.net/category/110943/windows-11-home-oem-…
OP said legit.
Better to pirate and use activation scripts then reward dodgy people.
Why would you reward dodgy people after already pirating and using activation scripts?
As in better to pirate then pay money to dodgy people for keys. Either way MS isn't getting paid.
As in better to pirate then pay money to dodgy people for keys.
But why would you pay the dodgy people at all?
https://github.com/massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts
Free is better than cheap. Both break the EULA
The only correct answer
Literally this
If I do use massgravel, are you sure that it won’t brick my pc or Microsoft account? They both hold lots of valuable information, so I need to guarantee before I try.
sure that it won’t brick my pc or Microsoft account?
Do you like gambling?
are you sure that it won’t brick my pc
That's not going to happen.
or Microsoft account?
It's legally possible as it breaches the EULA. Same as using those cheap codes purchased online. No anecdotal reports of it happening though. For personal use I doubt Microsoft would care.
Using game pass would be a bit risky, right? But, I don’t see a problem with it having no reports.
Using game pass would be a bit risky,
I hope not. I have 3 years of gamepass ultimate in my account.
@PokeBargains: Mate, MS don't give a flying s*** about personal accounts. They make money from distributors (think licenses bundled with Dell, HP etc machines) and with corporate/bulk licensing. They haven't cared about personal account for a long time. I reckon your risk is less than 0.0001%
I stupidly bought a legit key for the Home version a few years ago, but need some features that Pro offers so I just use this script.
Also xbox are on the warpath to gain gamepass subscribers and need as many as possible for it to be sustainable, no way are they going to risk losing subscribers due to personal windows activation issues.
you'll be fine, ive been using it for years
Just run it without activating it
I don’t want the watermark of shame.
Do not even consider it. Microsoft were down to $100 billion USD profit last quarter. They are an honourable company that needs all of our support.
Spoken like a shareholder fanboy.
I have started a GoFundMe for them.
Please dig deep.
when they stop installing apps, and telemetric tracking I don't ask for then i'll pay them.
Ironically the only version of windows 11 I would pay for is LTSC IOT which is amazing. But they won't sell me a license.
Are you suggesting I should use windows 10 instead?
I'm "downgrading" to Windows 10. Just find Windows 11 annoying to use and get used to even after 2 years with it.
100% legitimate
No its not
Have used gamers-outlet in the past to purchase a win11 pro retail key for a friend and has not had any issues at all. I think we paid like $10.
Via the microsoft website.