Purchasing a valid Windows product key for a VM


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I know there are loads of posts on this on Google, I?ve read loads but I thought I?d check here for some up to date info without the dodgy links from some of the other pages I?ve seen.

I use a VM for new software, websites and other general things that I don?t want to bother my standard Win 8.1 install with.  It was always XP until it reached the end of its life so I now need something new.
I have Win 7, I have a disc but it?s also installed on a PC that I gave to a family member so that?s no good.

What is the cheapest way of picking up a legit product key for 7?  I?m guessing it will be cheaper than 8.  EBay has them at about ?22, I don?t really mind paying that if it?s legit but thought I?d check in case I could have got it cheaper.

Thanks
 

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There were many reports of fraud with the keys from eBay. You are liable to lose your money. The safest is to buy an OEM copy for $99 (sometimes $89) from e.g. Newegg.

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Hello,

I would suggest looking on a reputable web site like Amazon.Com or NewEgg, as WHS37 noted, and buying a genuine copy of Windows there.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

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There were many reports of fraud with the keys from eBay. You are liable to lose your money. The safest is to buy an OEM copy for $99 (sometimes $89) from e.g. Newegg.

I've bought two off ebay so far, and surprisingly they've been legit - even called Microsoft to confirm.

 

They were 8.1 (not 7) licenses for $40, and I'm definitely not guaranteeing anything, but I wouldn't disregard Ebay licenses. Just make sure you have a way to get your money back if it's not legit (doesn't ebay have buyer protection?) and use them ASAP so the seller can't use it

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I bought my two codes from the Microsoft store.

 

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msca/en_CA/cat/Windows/categoryID.64516500?WT.mc_id=MSCOM_EN_CA_HP_Shop_Windows

 

This is the Canada store, you just need to go to your store dor your country at the bottom of the page. They email the codes to you and you can download the image or use use the code for your dvd.  Make sure you purchase the right code for your disc though.

cheers

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