[nzrf]

Well that answers why my keys no longer work on recent re-install. Ended up having to get grey market key. Figured after 10 years wasn’t the worst expense, but the amount of adverts and telemetry they gather for the price not sure it’s even worth the 15 dollars.

[robertjglick]

https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/microsoft-windows-11-pro

https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/microsoft-windows-10-pro

These are some good deals from a Microsoft Partner.

[crtasm]

I think GP is talking about the Windows experience, not the purchase experience.

[all2]

You can get stripped down versions of windows on ahem other parts of the internet. If you're going through the trouble to get a grey-market key, might as well choose your installation media with some care.

[blibble]

you can get the official media from Microsoft so there's essentially no risk in using a grey-market key (other than you may lose your $3)

vs. a random .iso from some dodgy forum containing god knows what

[s3p]

With complementary spyware of course

[LordDragonfang]

I mean, spyware comes standard with Windows 10 and 11