Windows 7: Newbie.....operation failed with 0x8007047f.... i cant install wmp!!!

karlsnooks · 13 Sep 2012

I forgot to mention:
The EU forced MS to sell Win 7 without WMP.
MS sells Win 7 without WMP, in europe, as the N version.
However, and here's the kicker, Microsoft charges the same price for the N version,
which does not have WMP, as the normal Win 7 that comes with WMP.

NoelDP · 13 Sep 2012

Unusual yes -
Counterfeit? that's a whole different consideration, and at the moment, I can see absolutely no reason for saying that it is.

karlsnooks · 13 Sep 2012

why would one buy a crippled version of Win 7, the N version, when you can get the healthy version for the same price?
This raises questions in my mind.
Why the spelling mistake of the word unknown?
This I find extremely unusual and unbelievable that such would exist in a legal version.

That's the way I see things.

NoelDP · 13 Sep 2012

You can install WMP/WMC/DVDMaker into the N Version if you want, from download - some people prefer not to have it present at all, either because they use their own alternatives, or simply don't 'do' media.

I see no cause for suspicion, apart from the source of the package in the first place.

moogwai · 13 Sep 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by karlsnooks

Definitely follow the suggestion from Golden. That version is not meant for sale to individuals.
Next time you want to buy Win 7 then go to a store which will be offering Win 7 in a Microsoft-logoed package from Microsoft.

Did your computer come with Win 7? Yes/no.

No karlsnooks it didn't....

moogwai · 13 Sep 2012

here is a screen shot of the description of the windows i brought from the fella

Newbie.....operation failed with 0x8007047f.... i cant install wmp!!!-win-7.png

moogwai · 13 Sep 2012

and just for the record i didnt know i was buying an "n" version......and wouldnt even known the difference until i had problems!!
I have invited the seller to take a look at this thread so i'll see what he thinks.

oh and it wont let me install winamp or vlc either!!

karlsnooks · 14 Sep 2012

moogwai,
I suggest you report the retailer to Microsoft.

NoelDP · 14 Sep 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by moogwai

and just for the record i didnt know i was buying an "n" version......and wouldnt even known the difference until i had problems!!
I have invited the seller to take a look at this thread so i'll see what he thinks.

oh and it wont let me install winamp or vlc either!!

Please note the licensng terms contained in the Retail EULA -

Quote:

18. TRANSFER TO A THIRD PARTY.
a. Software Other Than Windows Anytime Upgrade. The first user of the software may make
a one time transfer of the software and this agreement, by transferring the original media, the
certificate of authenticity, the product key and the proof of purchase directly to a third party. The
first user must remove the software before transferring it separately from the computer. The first
user may not retain any copies of the software.
b. Windows Anytime Upgrade Software. You may transfer the software directly to a third party
only with the licensed computer. You may not keep any copies of the software or any earlier
edition.
c. Other Requirements. Before any permitted transfer, the other party must agree that this
agreement applies to the transfer and use of the software.

(emphasis mine)

Dwarf · 14 Sep 2012

The alarm bells should be ringing here, especially given this excerpt from the comment you posted above:

Quote:

...The DVD and Licensing information is NOT in its original packaging...

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