Is my Windows 7 Home Premium Retail Genuine or Fake?
- Thread starter dw2016
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As long as the key works to activate windows that`s all that matters. I wouldn`t even use that disc to install Windows 7 if it doesn`t have Service Pack 1.
You can always create your own Windows 7 install DVD with Service Pack 1 included.
If and when that occasion should arise, just let us know and we`ll provide a link to download the iso file from the Microsoft website.
You can always create your own Windows 7 install DVD with Service Pack 1 included.
If and when that occasion should arise, just let us know and we`ll provide a link to download the iso file from the Microsoft website.
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Hi,
You can enter the key here for a download,
If it's a valid activation key you'll get a download
If not you'll know instantly
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7
You can enter the key here for a download,
If it's a valid activation key you'll get a download
If not you'll know instantly
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7
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If he has received a fake disc then chances are it's highly likely that the product key will also be ripped off. Why would they give out a genuine key with fake discs in Retail packaging? That doesn't seem likely.
It may activate at first, but I'm guessing it's likely to be some kind of OEM or Dev key which will be deactivated later on. I wouldn't even risk it, better to get your money back before it's too late.
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If your Windows 7 installation disk isn’t SP1, download it on MS site:
Windows 7 iso download:
[FONT="]https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7[/FONT]
You'll be asked to put the Win 7 key. If MS accept the key, you will download a legit Win 7 SP1 iso file. Then just use it with your key.
Windows 7 iso download:
[FONT="]https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7[/FONT]
You'll be asked to put the Win 7 key. If MS accept the key, you will download a legit Win 7 SP1 iso file. Then just use it with your key.
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I've uploaded some pics from two of my Retail packages so you can have a look, you can see how good the copies are to the real thing though, although the COA clearly doesn't match:
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Hi everyone,
Thanks so much for all the information and help - VERY APPRECIATED
Thought I'd just let you know that ebay accepted my request to return the installation disks and so I consequently got a refund. The seller was obviously not pleased but I did get the distinct impression that they believed that the the package was indeed genuine (they may have very well have been duped in the first place??).
Anyway, I'm back to square one and will somehow try and get hold of an official safe Windows 7 installation at some point - I really didn't like windows 8, and I'm not much of a fan of Windows 10 either (which I have installed on my laptop).
Thanks
Thanks so much for all the information and help - VERY APPRECIATED
Thought I'd just let you know that ebay accepted my request to return the installation disks and so I consequently got a refund. The seller was obviously not pleased but I did get the distinct impression that they believed that the the package was indeed genuine (they may have very well have been duped in the first place??).
Anyway, I'm back to square one and will somehow try and get hold of an official safe Windows 7 installation at some point - I really didn't like windows 8, and I'm not much of a fan of Windows 10 either (which I have installed on my laptop).
Thanks
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Hi,
Yep EBay sellers are often chain sellers
They get a deal and resell so they have no idea if a software is pirated or not they look at passing it to someone else for a profit.
This can also happen on any website like Amazon.... if it's not sold and shipped by Amazon you really have to do homework on the seller.
I got lucky "so far" on one from a third party seller on Amazon of win-7 pro on my asus.
Yep EBay sellers are often chain sellers
They get a deal and resell so they have no idea if a software is pirated or not they look at passing it to someone else for a profit.
This can also happen on any website like Amazon.... if it's not sold and shipped by Amazon you really have to do homework on the seller.
I got lucky "so far" on one from a third party seller on Amazon of win-7 pro on my asus.
My Computer
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Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64biti7-5930K 2nd i9-9940x both water blocked VRM'...Trident-z 3200C14 2nd Trident-z 3600C16EVGA 1080ti ftw3 2nd Titan Xp both water blocked
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom assembled by me :}
- OS
- Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
- CPU
- i7-5930K 2nd i9-9940x both water blocked VRM's too
- Motherboard
- ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2nd ASUS x299 Apex
- Memory
- Trident-z 3200C14 2nd Trident-z 3600C16
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA 1080ti ftw3 2nd Titan Xp both water blocked
- Sound Card
- Built-in Realtek
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 1-AOC G2460PG 24"G-Sync 144Hz/ 2nd 1-ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 144Hz
- Hard Drives
- 2-Samsung M.2 Evo & Evo Plus
2-Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD's/ 3-2.5 W.D. Black 1tb-&3-1tb/3-3.5 WD Black 1tb hdd's
- PSU
- EVGA SuperNOVA 1000-P2 2nd 1200-P2
- Case
- 2-Corsair Obsidian Series 450D Black ATX Mid Tower
- Cooling
- Custom water loops
- Keyboard
- Logitech G710+/ 2nd Logitech G910
- Mouse
- 2-RedDragon M901 Perdition 16400 dpi Gaming mouse = wired
- Internet Speed
- Comcast Ping 19ms 89.31mbps download speed 6.12mbps upload
- Antivirus
- Malwarebytes Pro/ Superantispyware Pro
- Browser
- FireFox & Pale moon
- Other Info
- 2nd ASUS X299 Apex/Intel i9-9940x with Custom water loop/7H-Prem-x64/Corsair 450D case/Ram Trident-z 3600C16 4x8gb / Samsung970Evo plus 500gb SSD/Dual ssd EZ swap evo/PSU EVGA SuperNova 1200w-P2 80+Platinum/GPU Titan Xp /8-ML-140 on push-pull on 2-280GTX rads
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