Fake DVDs, Questionable Key Activated on Professional (Retail)

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Hello everyone.
Currently, I'm in a mix between whether or not a Windows 7 Professional "Retail" copy is real.
Here's the link: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 64 Bit Retail Version DVDs Product Key | eBay
Now onto the problem...

After 5 days for the installation media to arrive in the mail, I noticed that not only had Windows 7 came inside a transparent case (it wasn't even curved at the tip) the DVDs had stickers on them, which I could peel. Obviously, this would be the point that the scammed buyer would order a refund from the seller. However, the listing had approx. 163 of them sold, before and after I bought it, with 98% good reviews.

Interested, I went to scan both discs for any malware/trojans/rootkits using Avast, but nothing came up.

Curious, I went to Software Download to put in the key, and I got a genetic error message, saying it couldn't validate the key.

This is where VirtualBox came into play.
First, I went through the usual activation process (over the internet, during and after installation) and it states the activation was successful. Thinking it might be a MSDN key, I ventured to look for an alternative "second opinion".

See, here (http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...-to-tell/11f0b702-1787-4151-9c52-bc24dfe15544)
is where I found a website (http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/) that allowed me to determine whether or not the key was indeed genuine. It also included clues to see if it was a MSDN key as well.

Since both processes worked, and I still have the fake discs (which work as well), what should be my next action? Should I go get a refund from the aforementioned buyer on eBay (return), or should I move on to dual-booting my day-to-day laptop (my next question)?

Here's the MGA Diagnostic Result:
(Excuse for the wrong time, I was testing someting out before with the period a MSDN key expires.)
HTML:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-DP2VC-JW9P8-XXJXC
Windows Product Key Hash: y4ZVOCAa81Oo55pbidpFK6PVitQ=
Windows Product ID: 00371-845-8255087-85754
Windows Product ID Type: 5
Windows License Type: Retail
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.048
ID: {43A39516-7283-4CF8-A1C7-6A282F243D0C}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Professional
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255
TTS Error: 
Validation Diagnostic: 
Resolution Status: N/A
Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGA Data-->
Office Status: 109 N/A
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3
Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed
File Scan Data-->
Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{43A39516-7283-4CF8-A1C7-6A282F243D0C}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.048</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-XXJXC</PKey><PID>00371-845-8255087-85754</PID><PIDType>5</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-2496122353-1662613540-1264798347</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>innotek GmbH</Manufacturer><Model>VirtualBox</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>innotek GmbH</Manufacturer><Version>VirtualBox</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="5"/><Date>20061201000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>D9B93607018400F8</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Eastern Standard Time(GMT-05:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM/><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>  
Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002
Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7600.16385
Name: Windows(R) 7, Professional edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, RETAIL channel
Activation ID: e838d943-63ed-4a0b-9fb1-47152908acc9
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00371-00170-845-825508-00-1033-7600.0000-3032015
Installation ID: 017622343824672114079035675993871692751752736374466745
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Partial Product Key: XXJXC
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trusted time: 10/30/2017 1:51:37 PM
Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: 0x80072F8F
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: 10:30:2017 13:12
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:
 
HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: LAAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAABAAAAAQABAAEAJJQGGbyt/tsGDCAAduh2+eDTZMs=
OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A
OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes, but no SLIC table
Windows marker version: N/A
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: N/A
BIOS Information: 
  ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
  APIC   VBOX    VBOXAPIC
  FACP   VBOX    VBOXFACP
  SSDT   VBOX    VBOXCPUT
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Home x64
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus
OS
Windows 10 Home x64
Hard Drives
500 GB
Antivirus
Avast Antivirus Free
Browser
Firefox, Chrome
I'm for sure no expert but could you post the same log from your host computer?

The big question.
Why would anybody sell a legal Windows 7 Pro (Retail) for half price.
Retail versions are like hens teeth t find even if one is willing to pay full price or more.

Microsoft never has and don't now use peel off stickers on their DVD's.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pr...Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
I'm for sure no expert but could you post the same log from your host computer?

The big question.
Why would anybody sell a legal Windows 7 Pro (Retail) for half price.
Retail versions are like hens teeth t find even if one is willing to pay full price or more.

Microsoft never has and don't now use peel off stickers on their DVD's.

I don't know how this will make any difference, but here you go. :)
(I'm running Windows 10 x64 Home, upgraded from an OEM Windows 8.1, but I bet that will show in the results.)

Code:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->
Validation Status: Validation unsupported OS
Validation Code: 6
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-DKB77-7M9GH-8HVX7
Windows Product Key Hash: LVfmE2BrV36Gw1iwVgO5ouTh5Gk=
Windows Product ID: 00326-10000-00000-AA520
Windows Product ID Type: 0
Windows License Type: Unknown
Windows OS version: N/A, hr=0x8007007a
ID: {B8BD6BED-DB1D-4898-AC45-D15D66E160A5}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 10 Home
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 10240.th1.150930-1750
TTS Error: 
Validation Diagnostic: 
Resolution Status: N/A

Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Data-->
Office Status: 111 Unsupported OS
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 

Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed

File Scan Data-->
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\licdll.dll[Hr = 0x80070002]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\oembios.bin[Hr = 0x80070002]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\oembios.dat[Hr = 0x80070002]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\oembios.sig[Hr = 0x80070002]

Other data-->
Office  Details:  <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{B8BD6BED-DB1D-4898-AC45-D15D66E160A5}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-8HVX7</PKey><PID>00326-10000-00000-AA520</PID><PIDType>0</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-3127726336-343544028-1153262053</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>ASUSTeK  COMPUTER  INC.</Manufacturer><Model>X551MA</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American  Megatrends  Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>X551MA.513</Version><SMBIOSVersion  major="2"  minor="8"/><Date>20140909000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>9FB83607018400F8</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Eastern  Standard  Time(GMT-05:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM/><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>111</Result><Products/><Applications><App  Id="01" Version="10" Result="32"/><App Id="02" Version="10"  Result="12194476"/><App Id="03" Version="10"  Result="33554431"/><App Id="04" Version="10"  Result="9178336"/><App Id="05" Version="10"  Result="12194448"/><App Id="06" Version="10"  Result="9175040"/><App Id="07" Version="10" Result="3"/><App  Id="08" Version="10" Result="9951484"/><App Id="09" Version="10"  Result="2008341416"/><App Id="0A" Version="10"  Result="72"/><App Id="0C" Version="10"  Result="9952240"/><App Id="0E" Version="10"  Result="34078782"/><App Id="0F" Version="10"  Result="9951600"/><App Id="10" Version="10"  Result="80"/><App Id="12" Version="10" Result="2"/><App  Id="14" Version="10" Result="10"/><App Id="16" Version="10"  Result="12195528"/><App Id="17" Version="10"  Result="9951500"/><App Id="18" Version="10"  Result="2008341176"/><App Id="19" Version="10"  Result="9952240"/><App Id="1A" Version="10"  Result="62"/><App Id="1B" Version="10"  Result="9952128"/><App Id="1C" Version="10"  Result="2008329388"/><App Id="1D" Version="10"  Result="12195536"/><App Id="1E" Version="10"  Result="9951600"/><App Id="1F" Version="10"  Result="62"/><App Id="20" Version="10"  Result="9953024"/><App Id="21" Version="10"  Result="12229400"/><App Id="22" Version="10"  Result="2008329523"/><App Id="24" Version="10"  Result="9951600"/><App Id="25" Version="10"  Result="2008104020"/><App Id="26" Version="10"  Result="65536"/><App Id="28" Version="10"  Result="34078782"/><App Id="29" Version="10"  Result="9951600"/><App Id="2A" Version="10"  Result="9895998"/><App Id="2B" Version="10" Result="8"/><App  Id="2D" Version="10" Result="12195536"/><App Id="30" Version="10"  Result="9951620"/><App Id="31" Version="10"  Result="2008539541"/><App Id="32" Version="10"  Result="9951708"/><App Id="33" Version="10"  Result="10029916"/><App Id="34" Version="10"  Result="9951832"/><App Id="35" Version="10"  Result="10029892"/><App Id="36" Version="10"  Result="10029848"/><App Id="37" Version="10"  Result="10029892"/><App Id="39" Version="10"  Result="9951736"/><App Id="3A" Version="10"  Result="9951660"/><App Id="3B" Version="10"  Result="2008539486"/><App Id="3C" Version="10"  Result="9951724"/><App Id="3D" Version="10"  Result="9961724"/><App Id="3E" Version="10" Result="9"/><App  Id="3F" Version="10" Result="9961472"/><App Id="40" Version="10"  Result="9967516"/><App Id="42" Version="10"  Result="2008326962"/><App Id="43" Version="10"  Result="9951748"/><App Id="44" Version="10"  Result="9951896"/><App Id="45" Version="10"  Result="1952"/><App Id="46" Version="10"  Result="9961473"/><App Id="47" Version="10" Result="9"/><App  Id="48" Version="10" Result="16"/><App Id="49" Version="10"  Result="9969308"/><App Id="4A" Version="10"  Result="9969396"/><App Id="4B" Version="10"  Result="9951980"/><App Id="4D" Version="10"  Result="9951832"/><App Id="4E" Version="10"  Result="16898612"/><App Id="4F" Version="10"  Result="-194488364"/><App Id="50" Version="10"  Result="380"/><App Id="52" Version="10" Result="236"/><App  Id="53" Version="10" Result="2"/><App Id="55" Version="10"  Result="-2012313987"/><App Id="56" Version="10"  Result="9951852"/><App Id="57" Version="10"  Result="2008325452"/><App Id="58" Version="10"  Result="9951980"/><App Id="59" Version="10"  Result="9951896"/><App Id="5A" Version="10"  Result="9951840"/><App Id="5B" Version="10"  Result="9951832"/><App Id="5C" Version="10"  Result="2008325842"/><App Id="5E" Version="10"  Result="9952196"/><App Id="5F" Version="10"  Result="9952080"/><App Id="60" Version="10"  Result="2008325578"/><App Id="65" Version="10"  Result="1952"/><App Id="66" Version="10"  Result="9967516"/><App Id="67" Version="10"  Result="2130309120"/><App Id="68" Version="10"  Result="24"/><App Id="69" Version="10" Result="3"/><App  Id="6B" Version="10" Result="2"/><App Id="6C" Version="10"  Result="3"/><App Id="6D" Version="10" Result="2"/><App  Id="6E" Version="10" Result="-194488364"/><App Id="6F"  Version="10" Result="2130288640"/><App Id="70" Version="10"  Result="1"/><App Id="71" Version="10"  Result="-2012314207"/><App Id="73" Version="10"  Result="9952044"/><App Id="74" Version="10"  Result="2008324239"/><App Id="75" Version="10"  Result="3"/><App Id="77" Version="10" Result="2"/><App  Id="78" Version="10" Result="9951980"/><App Id="79" Version="10"  Result="9951896"/><App Id="7A" Version="10"  Result="9952536"/><App Id="7C" Version="10"  Result="2008324336"/><App Id="7E" Version="10"  Result="64"/><App Id="8E" Version="10"  Result="9952132"/><App Id="90" Version="10"  Result="9952128"/><App Id="93" Version="10"  Result="1310738"/><App Id="94" Version="10"  Result="12302928"/><App Id="97" Version="10"  Result="2"/><App Id="9A" Version="10" Result="131072"/><App  Id="9B" Version="10" Result="9952032"/><App Id="9C" Version="10"  Result="9952032"/><App Id="9D" Version="10"  Result="9952032"/><App Id="9E" Version="10" Result="2"/><App  Id="9F" Version="10" Result="2"/><App Id="A1" Version="10"  Result="-2012314455"/><App Id="A2" Version="10"  Result="9952412"/><App Id="A3" Version="10"  Result="9952536"/><App Id="A4" Version="10"  Result="2008328077"/><App Id="A5" Version="10"  Result="9952196"/><App Id="A7" Version="10"  Result="44"/><App Id="A8" Version="10"  Result="9953592"/><App Id="A9" Version="10"  Result="12302928"/><App Id="AA" Version="10"  Result="2008328191"/><App Id="AB" Version="10"  Result="4752"/><App Id="AC" Version="10"  Result="1310738"/><App Id="AD" Version="10"  Result="12302928"/><App Id="B0" Version="10"  Result="11993088"/><App Id="B5" Version="10"  Result="5"/><App Id="B9" Version="10" Result="10"/><App  Id="BA" Version="10" Result="8388608"/><App Id="BB" Version="10"  Result="9952272"/><App Id="BC" Version="10"  Result="2008598074"/><App Id="BD" Version="10"  Result="11993088"/><App Id="BE" Version="10"  Result="9953024"/><App Id="BF" Version="10"  Result="-1073741809"/><App Id="C0" Version="10"  Result="-2012314551"/><App Id="C1" Version="10"  Result="9953024"/><App Id="C2" Version="10"  Result="2097152"/><App Id="C3" Version="10"  Result="9952240"/><App Id="C4" Version="10"  Result="9952240"/><App Id="C5" Version="10"  Result="9952240"/><App Id="C6" Version="10"  Result="32"/><App Id="C7" Version="10" Result="32"/><App  Id="C8" Version="10" Result="2008550720"/><App Id="D4"  Version="10" Result="3145728"/><App Id="D5" Version="10"  Result="12195528"/><App Id="D6" Version="10"  Result="644"/><App Id="D7" Version="10"  Result="1441814"/><App Id="D8" Version="10"  Result="12195576"/><App Id="D9" Version="10"  Result="12195528"/><App Id="DA" Version="10"  Result="4"/><App Id="DB" Version="10" Result="4194366"/><App  Id="DC" Version="10" Result="12229400"/><App Id="DD" Version="10"  Result="9953024"/><App Id="E3" Version="10"  Result="1"/><App Id="E4" Version="10" Result="24"/><App  Id="E6" Version="10" Result="9952240"/><App Id="E7" Version="10"  Result="64"/><App Id="F2" Version="10" Result="1"/><App  Id="F4" Version="10" Result="9967516"/><App Id="F5" Version="10"  Result="9953972"/><App Id="F6" Version="10"  Result="9953600"/><App Id="F7" Version="10"  Result="9953828"/><App Id="F8" Version="10"  Result="9953556"/><App Id="FA" Version="10"  Result="-2012314819"/><App Id="FB" Version="10"  Result="9953136"/><App Id="FC" Version="10"  Result="9953160"/><App Id="00" Version="11"  Result="9952392"/><App Id="01" Version="11" Res

Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002

Licensing Data-->
N/A, hr = 0x80070424

Windows Activation Technologies-->
N/A

HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: MAAAAAEAAQABAAEAAQABAAAAAwABAAEA6GHMeaTcdD+OhCAhEAIkvUpYhgqERU7e

OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes, but no SLIC table
Windows marker version: N/A
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: N/A
BIOS Information: 
  ACPI Table Name    OEMID Value    OEMTableID Value
  MCFG            _ASUS_        Notebook
  FACP            _ASUS_        Notebook
  APIC            _ASUS_        Notebook
  HPET            _ASUS_        Notebook
  FPDT            _ASUS_        Notebook
  LPIT            _ASUS_        Notebook
  ECDT            _ASUS_        Notebook
  SSDT            PmRef        CpuPm
  SSDT            PmRef        CpuPm
  SSDT            PmRef        CpuPm
  UEFI            _ASUS_        Notebook
  MSDM            _ASUS_        Notebook
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Home x64
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus
OS
Windows 10 Home x64
Hard Drives
500 GB
Antivirus
Avast Antivirus Free
Browser
Firefox, Chrome
This video might be helpful.

 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pr...Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
Well your W-10 log is not helpful to me but it might be to other members. That is why I requested the log.
That is why I stated I'm not a expert.
Noel is our expert but he is a little under the weather at this time. Any information gathered could give him a head start on your thread.

That is the reason for my questions and requests.
Kind of a set up man for the 9th inning closer.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pr...Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
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Das 4 Professional
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Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
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100 mbits
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Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
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LG BluRay Burner/
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Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
Well your W-10 log is not helpful to me but it might be to other members. That is why I requested the log.
That is why I stated I'm not a expert.
Noel is our expert but he is a little under the weather at this time. Any information gathered could give him a head start on your thread.

That is the reason for my questions and requests.
Kind of a set up man for the 9th inning closer.

Is he the same Noel over at the MSFN forum? I know that computer expert from anywhere, so I'll take that info into consideration. :-)

As for the refund...
I just don't think buying $200 for an OS is worth the trouble. Granted, budget is important, so I guess I'll have to wait.
 
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If I'm not mistaken, it's the product key that makes the OS function, right?
I'm still concerned about individuals selling counterfeit items, but where can I submit that these sellers are misleading in their post?
 

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Here's another observation:
Because I was looking through my install of Professional on VB, I just happen to open up Windows Anytime Upgrade. Just for fun, I entered the Product Key found on the transparent box I stated in the first post. It worked, but maybe this behavior is apparent in all Windows 7 versions.
But if this is the case, does that mean the key is valid?
 

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Firefox, Chrome
More "issues":
I can't determine whether or not this key is a retail, OEM, or MSDN key.
However, I do have images, one with the activation website, and the other with a portion of the Product ID.

I wonder if they can help.
 

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My Computer My Computer

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Windows 10 Home x64
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus
OS
Windows 10 Home x64
Hard Drives
500 GB
Antivirus
Avast Antivirus Free
Browser
Firefox, Chrome
Okay lets not make it more complicated than necessary.
The clues for counterfeit where in front of you.

eBay, half price for Windows 7 Pro Retail.

I buy all of my Windows operating system from a local dealer I trust. If their is a problem it's taken care of. I have never had a problem with Windows 98, 98SE, XP-Pro, or Windows 7 when bought from a trusted seller. In my mind eBay is not where you find trusted sellers of Windows Operating systems.

In your post #1 your key is not in my list of default keys.

Windows Product Key: *****-*****-DP2VC-JW9P8-XXJXC
If you have a problem with sellers of counterfeit Microsoft products get in touch with Microsoft.

You could also get in contact with eBay and report the seller.

Their are thousands of sites that sell counterfeit Windows 7.
Microsoft with all it's resources have not been able to stop all of them.
 

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XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
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Das 4 Professional
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Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
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Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
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LG BluRay Burner/
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Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
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