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I’m trying to decide between two options for getting Windows 11 Home. Should I buy the official retail USB version of Windows 11 Home, or would it be better to purchase a USB drive, download the Windows 11 installation onto it myself, and then buy an online activation key separately to remove the watermark? I’m weighing the pros and cons of both approaches and would appreciate any advice on which method is more cost-effective or reliable in the long run.
I've been checking around on multiple sites about how much Windows 11 is. I need to activate multiple computers and I don't want to have to buy them directly from Microsoft because that's a rip off. From what I've read there is a difference between OEM keys and Retail keys. Multiple sources are saying to avoid OEM keys as they often get deactivated. They aren't intended for distribution and are generated by the manufactures of computers that come with Windows already installed. Retail keys however, are sourced from Microsoft as legitimate retail copies of the software intended for consumers to install onto their personal computers. I've seen a lot of people saying to avoid "Grey Market" keys but the arguments are always based on some moral qualms which I don't really have any moral qualms against not sending even more money to huge corporations by buying directly from them. I don't want to pirate either as last time I ran some code in command prompt to pirate Windows and it ruined my whole PC. I also run a business and don't want to be done for piracy. Retail keys are what I'm looking for.
These are the prices I've seen for Windows 11 keys
| Edition | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 Pro | OEM | $7 |
| Windows 11 Pro | Retail | $35 |
| Windows 11 Home | OEM | $4 |
| Windows 11 Home | Retail | $30 |
As you can see, OEM prices are pretty cheap but they come with the risk that you'll have to buy more because they're prone to deactivation issues. Do these prices seem accurate or is there anywhere I can beat those prices for retail keys?
Hi everyone!
I need a Windows 11 Pro Retail serial number.
On Microsoft's website, it is available at a high price for me, so I started looking for another alternative, but so far I don't know which one is reliable besides Microsoft.
These were perhaps the most recommended by forum members:
https://vendafly.com/
https://digitalchillmart.com/
I do not want a KMS activator; I have used it for years and now I want a license that I own myself.
What should I pay attention to?
Thank you
need a cheap windows 11 operating system but a safe and trustworthy one at the same time, suggestions are much appreciated
Hello, this is Emily.
You should be able to puchase Windows 11 from Microsoft https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/windows-11-ho...
The license is delivered to you as digital license, meaning your Microsoft account is the license itself. As long as you set up the computer to sign in using your Microsoft account, it can activate your Windows. But a product key is usually emailed to you within 24 hours after you received the purchase confimation email. You don't need the actual product key to activate, but it is good to have it handy in case of future troubleshooting need when changing hardware, etc.
Is that the answer you are looking for? If not, please tell me more specifically what you are looking for. Thanks!
Hello, EmilyS726.
It's Me, I'm back again.
Please allow me to apologize, for not maintaining contact with you, as we were almost getting somewhere in solving my Windows 11 Pro installation problem, **** on my rather rickety refurbished HP 17-BY0026DS Notebook.
I have decided to take a different 'tack', to solve my rather vexxing Windows 11 Pro upgrade.
Can you please tell me, What would it cost to purchase a digital RETAIL Windows 12 Pro 64-Bit Product Key, in U.S. dollars, DIRECTLY from Microsoft?
I'm pretty sure, that I can have the available funds to do this, in the next three weeks.
Please note, when I make the purchase, can I contact you again, to request your assistance, to help me, in smoothly performing the upgrade?
Hoping to hear from you.
Thanking you, in advance.
Respectfully...
Walter D Wormack