The 'Key' for Windows 8 license is for sale for 100,000 VND

Each series of registered copyright characters for Windows 8 applies to a computer and the seller ensures that it will be valid permanently while Microsoft has not yet started retailing for general users.

Windows 8 is the hottest topic on computer forums in particular and technology in general in Vietnam for many months. Just about a month ago, the online community was buzzing with a series of official installments that appeared, about a week ago, were topics for selling software copyright for only VND 100,000. This is a big surprise for many users because the operating system doesn't even have an official eye on the shelves (until October 26).

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Many topics sell "key" Windows 8 copyright.

Accordingly, copyright Windows 8 Professional is offered for sale with popular prices from 100,000 to 140,000 VND. Some topics priced at around VND 30,000 each, the Enterprise version is usually the most expensive, about VND 200,000 to VND 250,000. Sellers also state that each of these copyright sequences is only available for a single machine and that buyers need to be careful.

Cheap rates are like " eating meat in the market " in many members' comments on the forum, plus a guarantee of " permanent warranty" that makes many people feel excited. Mr. Manh Quan, an office worker in Cau Giay, Hanoi, said the seller was very enthusiastic when he came to deliver the "key" and install it. Currently his device is still used to update, install software from the Microsoft app store for about a week now.

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A machine running Windows 8 successfully activated after buying a key.

Talking to VnExpress , a seller on Tinhte forum said that the "key" is taken from DreamSpark account at a low price but not explained in more detail. These are "genuine " copyright from Microsoft and buyers can rest assured to use. This person even said it could sell in large quantities to all versions if receiving orders.

Meanwhile, an administrator of Windowsvn forum said that essentially all of these license keys are taken back from DreamSpark and MSDN / TechNet accounts. These are all limited accounts from Microsoft as DreamSpark is for students at a discounted price (provided by universities with partners) while MSDN / TechNet is for developers and testers. High-end (Tester / Developer). These two accounts began to be provided with new operating system rights tables from August 25 and August 15 respectively.

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Members share about Windows 8 purchase accounts.

In theory, these copyright serial numbers are "genuine" provided by Microsoft itself. However, he also stressed that in the case of US software manufacturers discovering " pirated " trade exchanges, the key may be included in the " black list" , although this is a rare case. before. In general, the purchase of these types of keys is still potentially risky, but because of the low price, many users still buy instead of waiting for the official version from Microsoft at a much higher price.

Earlier, Microsoft launched Windows 8 upgrade program for $ 15. This program will be applied from June 2, 2012 to January 31, 2013. Guests

Customers using Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate can buy Windows 8 Pro for only $ 15. After paying, updating to Windows 8 Pro will be completed at the same time Windows 8 officially released to the market, possibly in late October this year.