EDIT: Since people are evidently not reading the whole post, the key has ALREADY BEEN GIVEN OUT to someone here. I wish you all the best in finding one.

I accidently bought two Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Product Key - Lifetime for 1 PC off Groupon, so if anyone needs a key for their build I'll dm it to someone here who comments asking for it. The key is best used within 30 days from today. And the key only works if used to activate windows from the settings menu after installing the trial/free version of windows during setup, not during the installation itself. So just setup windows as a trial/free user first then activate via settings once you're in. At least, that's how my key worked. Note this is an activation key, not an upgrade from Home to Pro key. Though they offered to provide me an upgrade key instead if that's what's needed. I also have no idea if the key is region locked, but it should work in the US at least as that's where it was purchased.

I get off work in 9-10 hours from this post, I'll pick a random comment or just roll a roulette wheel to see who gets it around then.

Edit: I did a roulette spin to see who gets the key, and the winner is RandomGeeko, congratulations

hey all,

i just built a new pc and need a windows 11 key to get rid of that watermark. i know the official microsoft store sells them, but the price is way higher than i expected. i keep seeing posts about windows 11 pro keys and even people asking about win 11 keys from third-party sites. some say it’s fine, others say the keys stop working or don’t activate at all.

so what’s the safest option here, is it better to go with a retail windows key, or is an oem windows 11 pro key good enough? and has anyone here actually used a windows 11 home key from an online store that worked long term?

any help or experiences would be super useful. Thanks!

Question, when you get a PC built from shops like PCWorth, EasyPc, etc., is Windows activation included? If not, where can I buy a legit and affordable one? Thanks!