Why are there sites that offer cheap Windows 10 licenses?

If you need to buy a Windows 10 license, you've probably come across websites online that sell them at very convenient prices, claiming they're legitimate keys. But can we trust these sites that sell cheap Windows 10 licenses at sometimes incredibly low prices? Or are they scams?

Let's take it one step at a time. It's well known that Windows is one of the most widely used operating systems in the world. But Microsoft Office is also used on many more devices, not only Windows but also Apple devices, for example. Everyone wants to enjoy its benefits.

Apart from this, and although it's not usually the case, some manufacturers sell computers without an operating system , which allows them to offer a lower price. In these cases, the buyer has no choice but to purchase a Windows license separately.

The price of these licenses on official websites is usually not cheap. This leads many people to consider using "alternative" sites to obtain them. These sites are not always trustworthy. What we find on many of these sites are cheap Windows 10 licenses. These appear to be official, but in reality, they are not.

The problem of cheap Windows 10 licenses

The main problem or risk with these cheap Windows 10 licenses is that we don't know where they came from. And when we finally find out, it's usually too late to rectify the situation.

Microsoft has changed how its operating system is activated. We can install Windows 10 on our computer and even get the latest updates, but we won't be able to customize many parts of Windows, including most of the Personalization settings. For many users, this isn't a major problem.

There are tons of websites selling cheap Windows 10 licenses for under €30. Most of them are sites you've probably never heard of. Almost all of them don't offer payment options like PayPal and require payment by credit card. Is it a good idea to give your credit card details to strangers? Buying keys from an unknown website with no guarantees is definitely something we recommend avoiding.

Furthermore, the question arises as to what is the origin of these licenses. Where do they come from? There are three possible explanations:

• Volume Licensing. It is one of the most likely scenarios when it comes to finding cheap Windows 10 licenses. Volume licenses originate when someone needs hundreds, even thousands of Windows licenses and purchases a single product key for all of their computers. This is how large companies, educational institutions or public administrations do it. Some people sell that product key hundreds of times, but there is a catch: Microsoft can terminate the license at any time, leaving us without access after paying.
• Licenses from other countries. In some cases, that Windows 10 license that we buy on anonymous websites could come from another country where the prices are lower. This product key is most likely durable. Even so, it is still an illegal resource and not completely risk-free.
• Expired or illegitimate keys. Finally, it may be the case that we are buying a product license that has expired or never existed. When we find out, it is too late and the money paid (no matter how little), will have been spent in vain.

Our advice: better on the official site

For all the reasons mentioned above, the wisest and safest course of action is to purchase a Windows 10 license from official websites. It's not worth taking unnecessary risks.

There are three main types of Windows 10 licenses that users can purchase without any problems. Each one has different features:

• Home: The basic license for any Windows 10 user. With it we have access to all the main functions of the operating system, although not to some of its more advanced features.
• Pro: Windows 10 Professional License. It is more expensive, but offers many more options. For example, it comes prepared for computers with more than 128 GB of RAM, it has more options for group work such as remote desktop and others oriented to the business world.
• Pro for Workstations: It is an even more specific professional license, especially designed for small businesses. Basically, it has everything that the Pro version offers, although with notable improvements. Enter them highlight those of the management of large volumes of data or the possibility of executing high-performance device configurations.

These licenses are available for purchase on the official Microsoft website . The price for Windows 10 Home is €145, for Windows 10 Pro €259, and for Windows 10 Pro for Workstations €439.

Finally, it's important to remember that there are other perfectly legal ways to obtain these licenses. For example, if you're already a Windows 7 user, you can get a Windows 10 license for free. Also, although less common, it's possible that someone might have bought surplus licenses at a low price and then resold them. This way, you can get a completely legitimate license at an excellent price.