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Office 2016 Pro Plus| 1 PC license, single online activation Price: R75 Office 2019 Professional Plus| 1 PC license, single online activation Price: R119 Office 2021 Pro Plus| 1 PC license, single online activation Price: R195 Office 2024 Pro Plus| 1 PC license, single online activation...
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R65/R95 for Win10 and 11 Home/Pro. Legit dealer that's been around for years.
 
PCWARITM said:
There is no "strictly legal". It's illegal.

1) they are not sourced from the channel 2) the MS office keys usually won't activate online - they require phone activation, and during phone activation you're asked "how many computers is this installed on" - that's when you have to lie and say 1.

These windows keys are very often enterprise / VLK (volume license keys) stolen from big orgs by sysadmins or their mates. The thing is they're cheap enough, that when they fail (I've seen plenty fail where one day you boot up and you're told your activated software is not legit), you just buy another cheapie to fix it.

But yes - bottom line is they're illegally sold. Legal Windows 11 pro does not cost anything less than 1100 - closer to 1300 at best. It's only ever sold through the MS channel.
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The keys I purchased on BOB linked and activated fine on my Microsoft account. Even when my ROG Ally motherboard and SSD were swapped out and a new version of Windows 11 Home appeared (it was a new SSD with a new license) the same key linked to my MS account converted my Home into Pro installation. There was no need to phone anyone.

And I'm sorry but paying R1300 for spyware and a product which actively shows you ads is crazy.
 
PCWARITM said:
There is no "strictly legal". It's illegal.
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If well known American sites such as StackSocial are selling these discount keys then it's not illegal. MS would have shut them down by now.

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Windows 11 Pro: BitLocker, Hyper-V & Azure AD—Lifetime License, One-Time Purchase

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Oh frack look at this --->1751383484353.png
 
Mirai said:
The keys I purchased on BOB linked and activated fine on my Microsoft account. Even when my ROG Ally motherboard and SSD were swapped out and a new version of Windows 11 Home appeared (it was a new SSD with a new license) the same key linked to my MS account converted my Home into Pro installation. There was no need to phone anyone.

And I'm sorry but paying R1300 for spyware and a product which actively shows you ads is crazy.
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Yeah, what the heck are ads doing in Outlook on Windows 10.

They appear above your inbox.
 
Smiggles said:
github.com

GitHub - massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts: Open-source Windows and Office activator featuring HWID, Ohook, TSforge, and Online KMS activation methods, along with advanced troubleshooting.

Open-source Windows and Office activator featuring HWID, Ohook, TSforge, and Online KMS activation methods, along with advanced troubleshooting. - massgravel/Microsoft-Activation-Scripts
github.com github.com
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No, Massgrave activation scripts are not legal. These tools are designed to bypass Microsoft’s official licensing system for Windows and Office products, which constitutes software piracy2.

Here’s a breakdown of why they’re considered illegal:

  • Violation of Licensing Agreements: Microsoft’s terms explicitly prohibit circumventing activation mechanisms, reverse-engineering, or modifying system files to simulate a valid license.
  • Copyright Infringement: Using these scripts to activate software without a legitimate license breaches copyright law in most jurisdictions.
  • Ethical and Legal Risks: While some users claim that home use is unlikely to attract legal action, businesses using these tools risk audits, fines, and reputational damage.
 
Mirai said:
No, Massgrave activation scripts are not legal. These tools are designed to bypass Microsoft’s official licensing system for Windows and Office products, which constitutes software piracy2.

Here’s a breakdown of why they’re considered illegal:

  • Violation of Licensing Agreements: Microsoft’s terms explicitly prohibit circumventing activation mechanisms, reverse-engineering, or modifying system files to simulate a valid license.
  • Copyright Infringement: Using these scripts to activate software without a legitimate license breaches copyright law in most jurisdictions.
  • Ethical and Legal Risks: While some users claim that home use is unlikely to attract legal action, businesses using these tools risk audits, fines, and reputational damage.
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Still way better than paying someone else R300 for an illegal key now go troll somewhere else.
 
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Smiggles said:
Still way better than paying someone else R300 for an illegal key now sod off and go troll somewhere else.
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Illegal key?

From MS Authorised partners? At least MS gets a few bucks in the former way. In this way, they get 0.

You need to stop promoting piracy angry fellow.
 
Mirai said:
Illegal key?

From MS Authorised partners? At least MS gets a few bucks in the former way. In this way, they get 0.

You need to stop promoting piracy angry fellow.
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Where are they an authorised partner?
 
Smiggles said:
Post proof.
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Posted in this thread already. Now buzz off troll. Go promote some piracy elsewhere.

These scripts are definitely illegal. But codes may or may not be. Don't throw whataboutism around.
 
Mirai said:
Posted in this thread already. Now buzz off troll. Go promote some piracy elsewhere.

These scripts are definitely illegal. But codes may or may not be. Don't throw whataboutism around.
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Ah yes anyone can copy an MS Partner image and use it. Those keys are illegal better to pirate Windows.
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Can I trust stacksocial website for buying Windows 11 Pro license? - Microsoft Q&A

Hi, I want to buy a windows 11 pro license for my new free dos notebook and I saw a special offer on this website: https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/microsoft-windows-11-pro And that website states that license will be provided by Smart Training Lab.…
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You are correct. Smart Training Lab is part of Microsoft but not the one that they mentioned on their websites. The issue is that they sell Windows licenses illegally and even if you click on the Smart Training Lab on their website, they do not get you to the Microsoft official website. They can type on their website whatever they want, so, it does not mean that all they say is correct and legal.
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