Windows 7 premium software

[graphomet]

Hello forum.

Hope you guys are all good with the season spirit.

I'm doing up a new pc,got all the specks for it,and the guy that's doing it up for me,asked for me to
buy the software. So I bought the software of e-bay. And I didn't know if I got the right one(foolish of me)
so it arrived today and I got the box.

It states this on the box:

Windows home premium 7 SP1 64-Bit english.

is this the whole software,or did I accidently buy the wrong softaware?if this help heres the link what i bought.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...=ADME:L:NCCB:AU:1123&tid=805416614013&guest=1

 

[whs]

That's a good start. This will run your PC well. After that you might want to look at Office 2010. This is a 'must have' in my book. For the rest you will be looking mostely at free software. A good place to look is here: FileHippo.com - Download Free Software

 

[graphomet]

Thanks for the reply Whs

I was worried for a moment,but truly isn't the tech supposed to have windows 7 to install into my new done up machine?or is it my obligation to provide him with the software?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

You may want to clarify this with your tech/builder. They could have a multi-license W7 OS installation license and in that instance they meant only the additional software as WHS mentions above. Normally this will be spelled out on your receipt as even a bulk license will have a cost and rarely is given/installed for free. If this isn't the case then you bought the correct OS and from here you'll need to choose the rest of the systems software, MS Office Suite, Photoshop, Antivirus, Multimedia software, Music server software, Quicken bookkeeping software the lists go on and on.

 

[graphomet]

Thank you Linnen.

Since I bought the os myself,then Ill take it from here and on.Important thing is its the right software pack.
Ive got 3y antivirus subs plan,all though it did wish windows/microsoft would truely see into this virus thing,I mean
come,were heading into 2013 and still were concerning ourselves with anti virus software,Im sure windows can deal with it,but its all about marketing software,Im sure you understand.

Kind regards.

 

[whs]

Yeah, Alan is right. The next most important piece of software is an Antivirus program. There are many free and paid versions. Most people nowadays are content with the Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). It works quite well and is free.

Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Windows

PS: In Windows 8, that is built in. They call it Defender, but it actually is MSE.

 

[graphomet]

I've got Avast 3y for $80, so far so good. Seems to do its job.

 

[Rockrz]

Hope you guys are all good with the season spirit.

Which "spirit" is that?

 

[graphomet]

Christmas I'm assuming

 

[logicearth]

Of course here is the problem that I cannot shake. You bought this from eBay...this can really bite you in the butt later on. The chance is high you bought an illegal copy. You better get it checked out. It is a common scam on eBay, selling MSDN or Technet keys and media.

If the price was too good to believe it probably is an illegal copy. No legitimate business would really sale something as expensive as Windows with such low prices, OEM or not.

 

[graphomet]

Hi Logic.

I bought the copy, because its located here in Australia,and they company has gotten top feed back from customers.
considered a Top Seller with 5 stars. So I hope for my sake it is legit!...but if its not ill report it right away. The package seems to be 100% original but again you never know..

http://dc611.4shared.com/img/5Db3SVtl/s7/0.15764829730729968/u2w7.jpg

 

[logicearth]

To find out, download this tool from Microsoft: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012
You will need to look at the "Windows Product ID", the second set of digits will tell us.

 

[graphomet]

The software has not been set up yet,its still in the box. So I wont be able to check it out just yet. When the tech guy sets up my pc and I give him the windows software,ill run a the program you linked me to,and see the outcome. Just hope I don't have any ordeals...becuase of windows 8 now,shouldnt windows 7 prices be dropping?

 

[whs]

You will be fine with Avast. But in the future there is no need to pay for an AV program. I suggest you also get a scanner. I like SAS Download SuperAntiSpyware 5.6.1014 - FileHippo.com - Run that once per week.

 

[Layback Bear]

Bogus Windows 7 warning - YouTube

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1541770/all

 

[graphomet]

Oh S**T my copy of windows 7 didn't even come in a Microsoft box,its just white. But then again it might mean nothing until the tech does the installation. So if its counterfeit its means it wont install on my pc? and if this guys not legit where i bought it off e-bay,and he's selling 100s of windows 7,why is he considered a top seller for example and not reported?please give me some info.

thank you.

 

[indianacarnie]

Doesn't sound good. For software you should stick with major established retailers....... Amazon, Newegg, Tigerdirect etc. The proof is in the pudding though, as they say. Is the product key anywhere on/in the box? Doesn't ebay have a fraud/money back policy? (I have no idea, stopped buying off ebay after getting some bogus Magic the Gathering cards many moons ago)

 

[AddRAM]

Christ, don`t they sell Windows 7 in the store in Aus ?

What matters is the key, did you get a legitimate key with your purchase, you can always download windows.

 

[graphomet]

Doesn't sound good. For software you should stick with major established retailers....... Amazon, Newegg, Tigerdirect etc. The proof is in the pudding though, as they say. Is the product key anywhere on/in the box? Doesn't ebay have a fraud/money back policy? (I have no idea, stopped buying off ebay after getting some bogus Magic the Gathering cards many moons ago)

Hello Indiancarnie

but then again im looking into amazon and i found this:

Amazon.com: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (Full) System Builder DVD 1 Pack: Software

for $80,way cheaper than what I bought it.

OK i opened up the box,and there isa product key,how do i check if its original?do i call up microsoft?

 

[indianacarnie]

Yes I would if I were you. That way if it IS bogus, you'll have time to get a legit copy for your new machine.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929