UPDATE (20+ hours later):
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Hey everyone, Just finished a new PC build i did for fun and I need to activate Windows 11. I know Microsoft sells the official Windows 11 digital license directly, but it's pretty expensive ($139 for Home, $199 for Pro). I've seen a lot of people talking about buying a Windows 11 digital license from third-party sellers at a much lower price and it still activates fine.Has anyone bought a Windows 11 digital license recently? I'm looking for real experiences with:
- Which sites actually delivered a working Windows 11 digital license?
- Was it a retail key or OEM/digital license? Did it transfer if you ever change hardware?
- Any issues with activation or Microsoft flagging it later?
- Any red flags or sellers to avoid?
Would really appreciate any recent recommendations especially from last few months. Trying to avoid scams but also not pay full Microsoft price if there's a legit cheaper route.
Thanks in advance! This will help a ton of people in the same situation.