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G2A vs r/softwareswap Windows 8.1 keys

Prodigydeadeye
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Well I have heard a lot of mixed opinions about both and am wondering if either provide legitimate Windows keys. I have heard G2A codes expire after 31 days of use? Do r/softwareswap keys do the same? I am not sure what to do. The idea of paying $100 for a Windows key hurts my head. Your experiences and thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I should be studying.

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I haven't gottena Key from either. But I know they don't expire in 31 days. At G2A they are MSDN Keys, and will usually expire in 1-2 years. Not %100 sure about r/softwareswap

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If you want 100% genuine buy 100% genuine

 

Its 100$ but they are legit, these sites often sell MSDN keys they are not meant to sell

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I'd rather buy a genuine copy from a trusted retailer, I wouldn't take a chance on places like g2a, where it's a marketplace like amazon can be.

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Well I have heard a lot of mixed opinions about both and am wondering if either provide legitimate Windows keys. I have heard G2A codes expire after 31 days of use? Do r/softwareswap keys do the same? I am not sure what to do. The idea of paying $100 for a Windows key hurts my head. Your experiences and thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I've heard that a lot of the Windows 8.1 keys on softwareswap and g2a is keys that you get from being in-school. (Microsoft Dreamspark)

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Alrighty then. Looks like I will be buying full price. Maybe I can get a student discount through Microsoft.

I should be studying.

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Even if it is just 1-2 years, I'll take it from G2A, 10 euros is like two Big Macs. 

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I bought a windows 8.1 64bit pro code yesterday from g2a. Works flawlessly.

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I bought a windows 8.1 64bit pro code yesterday from g2a. Works flawlessly.

 

but for how long, that is the question. Good to know though.

I should be studying.

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but for how long, that is the question. Good to know though.

Not sure. Hopefully forever. Ill check when I get home from work. 

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