| Source | What You Should See | Why It’s Safe | |--------|--------------------|--------------| | | Email receipt with a 25‑character alphanumeric key (e.g., XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX ). | Directly from the developer; key is guaranteed to work. | | Authorized Retailers (Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, etc.) | Physical or digital card with the same key format, plus a proof‑of‑purchase email. | Retailers are vetted by CyberLink; keys are genuine. | | Volume Licensing / Business Portal | Admin console where the key is assigned to your organization’s license. | Intended for corporate or educational institutions. | | OEM Bundles (pre‑installed on new PCs) | Key is printed on a sticker or included in the system’s “Recovery” partition. | Comes with the hardware; typically tied to the device. |