Buying a Windows 8.1 key

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I can see Windows 8.1 keys for about £28 on line which seems cheap to me and they are genuine

If I buy one of these keys where do I download a GENUINE version of windows? Is it possible to do this by the windows site
 
Some people saying that the keys are just re-sold over and over..... I've also read that they are MSDN keys, does any one know what that means

Found some forum threads though of people who have purchased and have never had an issue ..... Worth it for £28? Hmmmm
 
MSDN = Microsoft Developer Network

Essentially they're testing keys. The MSDN keys get allocated to an engineer (normally in a work place) who will be developing on a development platform so that they can spin up VM's to test apps, etc.

A new Windows 8.1 (or even Windows 10) key won't be that expensive. Maybe wait until near release and then pre-order one - they were dirt cheap last time I did this.



M.
 
m4cc45 said:
MSDN = Microsoft Developer Network

Essentially they're testing keys. The MSDN keys get allocated to an engineer (normally in a work place) who will be developing on a development platform so that they can spin up VM's to test apps, etc.

A new Windows 8.1 (or even Windows 10) key won't be that expensive. Maybe wait until near release and then pre-order one - they were dirt cheap last time I did this.



M.
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that's what I was thinking of doing. windows 8.1 costs about £80
 
m4cc45 said:
MSDN = Microsoft Developer Network

Essentially they're testing keys. The MSDN keys get allocated to an engineer (normally in a work place) who will be developing on a development platform so that they can spin up VM's to test apps, etc.

M.
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Microsoft changed the number of licenses you get from MSDN now. I've got an MSDN account through work but I'm only allowed to generate one product key for 8.1 :/. Though I think I can generate one key for x86, one key for x64, one key for 8.1 N, one key for 8.1 "with update" etc so I can get access to several copies.
 
Probably you would be able to activate it multiple times - does it come with a MAK / KMS key? I used to have MSDN but when I moved companies it expired.


M.
 
Just had this turmoil myself. Decided to buy a full 8.1 from rainforest. Not that I don't trust ocuk but they only do oem.

When 10 drops I'll wait a bit then update
 
They're not genuine keys at £28. It would be no more valid than if you'd just pirated it out right. Sure, you've spent £28, but I'm fairly sure Microsoft wouldn't have been paid for the use of the key (unless it is a MSDN key, in which case they'll have been paid pennies per key).

Chances are it will appear non-genuine in a few months. If it doesn't then it's still likely dodgy and you've just struck lucky.

"If it's too good to be true..." is about right here.
 
this_is_gav said:
They're not genuine keys at £28. It would be no more valid than if you'd just pirated it out right. Sure, you've spent £28, but I'm fairly sure Microsoft wouldn't have been paid for the use of the key (unless it is a MSDN key, in which case they'll have been paid pennies per key).

Chances are it will appear non-genuine in a few months. If it doesn't then it's still likely dodgy and you've just struck lucky.

"If it's too good to be true..." is about right here.
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+1 , every few weeks we get one of these threads
 
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