Overview
- Multiple deal marketplaces currently list steep, time‑limited offers for perpetual Microsoft products that promise a one‑time or “lifetime” license rather than a subscription.
- Current listings include heavily discounted Office suites, Windows upgrades, and Project Professional being sold through third‑party vendors for tens of dollars instead of hundreds.
- These offers typically use non‑account, device‑linked product keys that restrict transferability and can complicate reactivation if you change or wipe your PC.
- Perpetual licenses grant the familiar desktop apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access but do not include Microsoft 365 cloud services, ongoing feature rollouts, or guaranteed long‑term parity with subscription features.
- Buyers should confirm how activation works, whether keys can be moved, platform and TPM/secure‑boot requirements for Windows upgrades, redemption windows, and the seller’s support and refund terms before purchasing.