Use Cases - buylicense

🔁 1. Legacy System Compatibility

Use Case: A company runs proprietary or legacy software that only works with specific older OS or Office versions (e.g., Windows 7, Office 2010).

Need: Purchase older software licenses to maintain compatibility instead of upgrading entire systems.

Client : Manufacturing plant using SCADA software that only runs on Windows XP or Windows 7.

Use Case: Company needs to access backup files created with older software formats (e.g., Office 2007, SQL Server 2008).

Need: Install old versions to open, extract, or migrate old project files or databases.

Client :Legal or audit departments accessing archived documents or emails.

Use Case: Machines are reset, upgraded, or replaced, but original purchase keys are lost or no longer valid.

Need: Acquire legitimate perpetual keys for reactivation.

Client : A company’s IT asset is redeployed to a new user, but license key was tied to an ex-employee.

Use Case: Company adds more systems to an existing setup with the same version of software for uniformity.

Need: Acquire older licenses to avoid compatibility and training issues.

Client : Office 2013/2016/2019 in use across the org; want to add more users without upgrading to Office 2021/2024.

Use Case: Government, defense, banking, or compliance-heavy companies maintain offline or secure environments.

Need: Perpetual licenses that don’t require internet validation or cloud dependencies.

Client : A defence contractor uses isolated systems that require perpetual offline activation.

Use Case: Devices used occasionally (e.g., visitor kiosks, factory PCs) where new licenses are not cost-effective.

Need: Buy preowned perpetual licenses for significant savings.

Client : Branch office or support centers with 10+ non-production systems.

Use Case: Company undergoing internal/external software audit but has undocumented or expired software use

Need: Acquire legitimate licenses to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

Client : SMB receives audit request from Microsoft or BSA and wants to regularize usage.

Use Case: IT service providers or consultants managing client environments with mixed license needs.
Need: Source affordable older licenses for staging, testing, or client deployments.
Client :Deploying software in remote locations or legacy infra for clients.

Use Case: Short-term projects needing temporary desktops or VMs with basic software.

Need: Avoid recurring subscriptions by using perpetual licenses.

Client : Seasonal hiring or freelance workforce needing Office + Windows setup for 3–6 months.

Use Case: Businesses averse to subscription models or dependent on capital expenditure models.

Need: Offer perpetual, one-time-payment software options.

Client : Accounting firm that avoids cloud tools for confidentiality or budgeting purposes.