Is LicenseVault legitimate?

Yes. LicenseVault is an independent EU-based reseller of genuine Microsoft retail keys. Every key is first-use or fully transferred and activates against Microsoft's own activation servers. Resale is lawful under the EU exhaustion-of-distribution-rights doctrine established by the Court of Justice of the European Union in case C-128/11 (UsedSoft v Oracle, 2012).

How fast is delivery?

Typical delivery is under 10 minutes, 24/7. The 90-day average is approximately 8 minutes. Keys are released automatically by email after Stripe captures payment.

What is the refund policy?

14-day free return on every purchase under EU Directive 2011/83/EU. Selected category landings offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If a key ever fails to activate, LicenseVault replaces it free of charge for the lifetime of the product.

Are the keys region-locked?

No. Microsoft retail product keys are not region-locked. A key purchased from LicenseVault activates Windows, Office, Server, SQL or Visual Studio in any Microsoft-supported language and country.

Why is LicenseVault cheaper than the Microsoft Store?

LicenseVault sources surplus retail and unused volume keys through authorised EU resale channels and operates without first-party retail overhead. The keys are identical genuine Microsoft retail product keys — not OEM stickers, not MAK-shared, not grey-market.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and instant SEPA / bank transfer — all via Stripe (PCI-DSS Level 1, TLS 1.3).

In which languages is LicenseVault available?

The storefront is available in English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch. Customer support replies in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch and Arabic. The daily magazine publishes in 22 languages.

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Windows 10 vs Windows 11

Windows 10 vs Windows 11 — features, hardware requirements, performance, support timeline. Free upgrade path and when to stay on 10.

Windows 10 reached end of mainstream support on October 14, 2025. Security updates continue under Extended Security Updates (ESU) but only for paying customers. Windows 11 is the supported path forward — if your hardware qualifies.

Here's a precise comparison of features, hardware requirements, and the upgrade path.

Hoe verhouden Windows 10 Pro en Windows 11 Pro zich zij aan zij?

Kenmerk	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Mainstream support	Ended Oct 14, 2025 (ESU available)	Through Oct 2031+
Minimum RAM	1 GB (32-bit) / 2 GB (64-bit)	4 GB
Minimum storage	16 / 32 GB	64 GB
TPM 2.0 required	No	Ja
Secure Boot required	No	Ja
CPU generation	Most x86-64 CPUs	8th-gen Intel / Zen 2 AMD or newer
Start menu	Live tiles, left-aligned	Centered, app pinning + recommended
Snap Layouts	Basic snap	Snap Layouts + Snap Groups
Android apps	—	Subsystem for Android (discontinued 2025)
DirectStorage / Auto HDR	Limited	Ja
Free upgrade from genuine license	—	Yes (10 Pro → 11 Pro)

Welke moet u kopen?

Buy Windows 11 Pro if your hardware meets the requirements — you get longer support, modern UI, better gaming features, and free continued upgrades.

Buy Windows 10 Pro only when your hardware can't meet TPM 2.0 / Secure Boot or your software vendor explicitly requires Windows 10 (medical, industrial, legacy CAD).

−87%

Windows 10 Pro

Retail · 1 PC · Lifetime

Mature, stable platform for legacy hardware.

Windows 11 Pro

Retail · 1 PC · Lifetime

Professional edition with BitLocker, Hyper-V and Remote Desktop.

$25$259

Lifetime guarantee

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My PC isn't supported by Windows 11 — what now?

Stay on Windows 10 (consider ESU for security patches), upgrade hardware, or use Microsoft's official media tool — but Microsoft will not ship feature updates to unsupported hardware.

Is the Win 10 → Win 11 upgrade really free?

Yes. If your Windows 10 license is genuine, the in-place upgrade via Windows Update keeps your activation. No new key needed.