What can you tell me about this Windows 7 DVD?


  1. Posts : 158
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
       #1

    What can you tell me about this Windows 7 DVD?


    Hello,
    I was looking to buy a Windows 7 in eBay and I found this :
    New Hologram Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Bit Full SP1 COA Product Key | eBay

    Is there really such thing as described "LIMITED EDITION HARD TO FIND HOLOGRAM DVD"? Do you think it is genuine? I was sure there aren't OEM DVDs from Microsoft for Windows 7 and that you have to download it from the link provided in the tutorial in sevenforums (the oem installation tutorial).

    Will it work on a new custom built PC? Because the description (and you can see in the picture) that it says something about refurbished PC
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  2. Posts : 5,915
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #2

    I would not get windows from ebay
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  3. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       #3

    I have several of those DVDs that come free with OFF-Lease refurbished HP computers from NewEgg & TigerDirect.
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  4. Posts : 107
    ncxzjfn
       #4

    Doesn't look safe. Seems as if it will install a virus.
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  5. Posts : 259
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    Dude said:
    I would not get windows from ebay
    I second this.
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  6. Posts : 158
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Why not get windows from eBay? Many top rated sellers that sell Windows with many Positive feedbacks.
    They sell oem too but I was wondering what is this hologram dvd.. is it just like oem and I can install it on any pc? Or it has something to do with refurbished PCs?

    Edit : I found some more:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Wi...item3a861e92ce
    Is it real? It says it was taken from decommissioned pc.. so its retail? ? That cheap? I'm confused

    And another one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windows-7-Pr...item2ecb300316 what do you think?
    Last edited by mibaup; 21 Oct 2013 at 01:34.
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  7. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #7

    You have two clues.
    1. ebay
    2. $300.00 Retail operating system for $59.00
    I don't know what else needs to be said.
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  8. Posts : 7,379
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
       #8

    Layback Bear said:
    You have two clues.
    1. ebay
    2. $300.00 Retail operating system for $59.00
    I don't know what else needs to be said.
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  9. Posts : 158
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    You are right, these are too suspicious and I obviously won't buy (but I thought there was a catch that you might know about).

    But what about versions like this : Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit 64 Bit Pro SP1 Full Version 2CDs New | eBay
    this is a safe one, right ?
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  10. Posts : 5,915
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #10

    Many people go for the cheap buy on ebay, and end up with a counterfeit copy. Do not buy windows on ebay.
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