Which version do I have ?

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After reading thru a few threads, I am trying to figure out which vista disk I bought. I can't remember how much I paid for it, but it did come in a plastic fold out case and I have changed machines but I am using the win7 rc now. I don't see on the disk any way to tell if it's oem or retail, is there a way to tell ? thanks
 

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Vista disks have all versions on them (from knowledge, could be wrong), the only way i know, is when you go to install it on a computer, your serial code will identify what version you have, and install the version the serial is linked with.
 

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Custom Build
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W7 RTM Ultimate x64
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Intel Q8400 @ 2.66GHZ
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Gigabyte GA-EG45M-UD2H
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4GB DDR2-800
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Gainward GTS 450 GLH 1GB Edition
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Integrated 8 Channel
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AOC 23.6 Inch Widescreen LCD
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1920x1080
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Seagate 500GB Internal
Western Digital 1TB Internal

Hitachi 1TB External
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Apevia Java Power 500W
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Cooler Master HAF 922 Black
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Stock Intel CPU Fan
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HP SK-2960 Multimedia Keyboard
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Logitech M350 Wireless Gaming Mouse
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1.5MB
If it's in the full retail packaging, the one you need instructions to oper, then it is most likely the retail rather than the OEM, which would normally be provided in much simpler packaging.

Oh and the key for OEM disks will sometime have "OEM" as part of the key sequence
 

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    ChillBlast - Custom to my design
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
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    Asus Prime X570-Pro
    Memory
    64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
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    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
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    On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
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    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
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    2 x 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
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    1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
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    NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
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    Workstation Case [Matt Black]
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    NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler +2x Quiet Case fans
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    Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
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    Chrome (always run latest Non-Beta)
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    Dell XPS 17 10750H
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
    CPU
    Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS
    Memory
    32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" IPS UHD+ Infinity Edge Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock - Active Fan Control
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    Backlit + Various Logitech
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    Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18MB Up
    Browser
    Chrome
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    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    10.2" tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
    10TB NAS
I Know I have the home premium version, but how do you know if it's retail or oem disk ?
 

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Built by Dave!
OS
Windows 7 H.P. S.P.-1 32bit , Debian Linux 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600 3.4Ghz (Second generation)
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 Pro
Memory
Kingston 4GB DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHZ
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 560 1GB
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 24" & Insignia 32"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 & 1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 EVO 750GB SSD - Windows 7 H.P. 32 bit
Seagate 500GB HDD - Debian Linux 64 bit
OCZ 120GB SSD - Data storage
Seagate 1.5TB HHD - Data storage
PSU
Xion 1000 Watt
Case
Cooler Master nVidia ATX
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Hewlet Packard 5219 PS2
Mouse
Logitech M310 2.4Ghz wireless
Internet Speed
30 Mbps-Download, 2 Mbps-Upload
Antivirus
Windows Security Essentials
Browser
I.E.11, Chrome, Safari, Firefox

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
W7 RTM Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q8400 @ 2.66GHZ
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EG45M-UD2H
Memory
4GB DDR2-800
Graphics Card(s)
Gainward GTS 450 GLH 1GB Edition
Sound Card
Integrated 8 Channel
Monitor(s) Displays
AOC 23.6 Inch Widescreen LCD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Seagate 500GB Internal
Western Digital 1TB Internal

Hitachi 1TB External
PSU
Apevia Java Power 500W
Case
Cooler Master HAF 922 Black
Cooling
Stock Intel CPU Fan
Keyboard
HP SK-2960 Multimedia Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech M350 Wireless Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
1.5MB
Ok, thanks Uber Philf and Barman58. I was getting a little worried after reading the threads discussing oem and retail versions and I have changed machines. But from what you say Barman58, I have the retail version. - Thanks
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built by Dave!
OS
Windows 7 H.P. S.P.-1 32bit , Debian Linux 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600 3.4Ghz (Second generation)
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 Pro
Memory
Kingston 4GB DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHZ
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 560 1GB
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 24" & Insignia 32"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 & 1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 EVO 750GB SSD - Windows 7 H.P. 32 bit
Seagate 500GB HDD - Debian Linux 64 bit
OCZ 120GB SSD - Data storage
Seagate 1.5TB HHD - Data storage
PSU
Xion 1000 Watt
Case
Cooler Master nVidia ATX
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Hewlet Packard 5219 PS2
Mouse
Logitech M310 2.4Ghz wireless
Internet Speed
30 Mbps-Download, 2 Mbps-Upload
Antivirus
Windows Security Essentials
Browser
I.E.11, Chrome, Safari, Firefox
Hopefully you do, of course I have seen OEM keys (on the pc mounted stickers) that do not always follow this convention.

One other way that has just occurred to me is there should be an EULA text file on the disk (something in the form of en_licence.txt ), if you can find this and check the wording it should clearly state what licence you have
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    ChillBlast - Custom to my design
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime X570-Pro
    Memory
    64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
    Case
    Workstation Case [Matt Black]
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler +2x Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    920 MB Down 50 MB Up
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security Pro
    Browser
    Chrome (always run latest Non-Beta)
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview TAB 8 4G Android Tablet c/w Keyboard
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell XPS 17 10750H
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
    CPU
    Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS
    Memory
    32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" IPS UHD+ Infinity Edge Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock - Active Fan Control
    Keyboard
    Backlit + Various Logitech
    Mouse
    Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18MB Up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    10.2" tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
    10TB NAS
RETAIL DISK
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OEM, Note "For distribution with a new PC " and "Licensed only for distribution with a new pc". Always states this if oem

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HP a6720f
OS
7 Ultimate x64 RTM 7600.16385
CPU
AMD Phenom 9550 @ 2.20ghz
Motherboard
Asus M2N78-LA
Memory
4x2GB DDR2 Patriot Viper 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 9400 GT 512MB
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek Hi-Definition ALC 888S chipset
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2370HD 23" 1080P HDTV
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital 640GB; Samsung 1 TB; WD 500GB; Seagate Portable 250gb;
Keyboard
Logitech LX310 Wireless Internet Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech LX310 Wireless Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
7Mbps/384Kbps
Well I was worried because I probaby would have bought the cheaper version when I built my pc way back when and now I have changed the m.b. and processor, but the home premium package came in a plastic fold out case and has a little 41 page instruction book with it (plus I remember it was'nt cheap). Thanks guys
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built by Dave!
OS
Windows 7 H.P. S.P.-1 32bit , Debian Linux 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600 3.4Ghz (Second generation)
Motherboard
Asus P8P67 Pro
Memory
Kingston 4GB DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHZ
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 560 1GB
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 24" & Insignia 32"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 & 1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 EVO 750GB SSD - Windows 7 H.P. 32 bit
Seagate 500GB HDD - Debian Linux 64 bit
OCZ 120GB SSD - Data storage
Seagate 1.5TB HHD - Data storage
PSU
Xion 1000 Watt
Case
Cooler Master nVidia ATX
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4
Keyboard
Hewlet Packard 5219 PS2
Mouse
Logitech M310 2.4Ghz wireless
Internet Speed
30 Mbps-Download, 2 Mbps-Upload
Antivirus
Windows Security Essentials
Browser
I.E.11, Chrome, Safari, Firefox
Full retail (not upgrade) Vista Ultimate. Mine looks different from yours Martin :confused:
 

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Bruce ... somewhere in his 40's
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2400 MHz
Motherboard
INTEL/D975XBX2
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 914v
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
2/500GB each ... ST3500630AS ATA Device.
One is not connected
PSU
Rocketfish 700 W
Case
G.Skill Gigabyte Chassis
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
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DSL
Antivirus
Avira Internet Security
Browser
IE 11
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ATI HDMI Audio
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