If you cannot purchase a license, consider these options before resorting to cracked keys:

Be wary of websites or public Google Drive links (e.g.,) claiming to offer "Free" or "Portable" license keys. These are often unauthorized "cracks" and can pose significant security risks to your system. For legitimate free alternatives, users often suggest using the built-in Internet Explorer Mode Microsoft Edge

That’s when she realized: some keys don’t open doors.