Overview
- Multiple outlets report that third‑party sellers are listing perpetual Windows desktop licenses for Project, Office and Visio at steep discounts that require one immediate payment and deliver a product key by email.
- The advertised deals cover specific SKUs such as Project Professional 2024, Office 2024 Professional Plus and Office/Visio 2021/2024 editions at prices around $27–$50 with listings showing redemption deadlines through Nov. 1.
- Purchased keys are device‑locked so activation ties the license to a single Windows PC rather than a Microsoft account, and most listings require code redemption within days of purchase.
- These perpetual licenses do not include Microsoft 365 benefits such as OneDrive storage, account‑based portability, ongoing feature updates or Copilot AI rollouts, and some require Windows 10/11 hardware rules like UEFI/TPM or refuse activation in virtual machines.
- Buyers should verify the exact SKU, read seller terms and check compatibility and transfer rules before buying because instant delivery, short redemption windows and limited activation can block reinstall or device changes later.