“I bought this card a couple of months ago but do not need to use this software yet. I have not scratched it off or used the key. Just set it beside my computer until I need it Does it have a time limit? Or, can I just hang on to it until I need it.”
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Product keys must be redeemed within 5 years from the time that they are purchased from Microsoft. So if you purchased it from a 3rd party seller the clock would start at the time that they purchased it from Microsoft. Best Buy is a retailer not a 3rd party seller so purchasing from them would give you 5 years to activate it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You can use it whenever you need it, won’t expire if you haven’t used the code yet.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Since you have not downloaded or activated the card, it should be fine. I bought two. One for now and one for a later usage. The only thing that can change is IF A NEWER version comes out before you use your card.
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