Windows 7 Professional 64 BIT genuine?

UltimaBio · Feb 13, 2015

Hey guys, I've made a similar thread but ran out of people answering my questions. On this link I'm going to show you I want you to say if you think this is genuine and safe to use on a custom build? I've seen people commenting (verified purchases) on the sale saying they built their own PC and it worked perfectly: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Windows-professional-64bit-Dell-branded/dp/B00N3XFBYG/ref=sr_1_1?m=A17JZ1VABQG12N&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1423869155&sr=1-1

That's the link. I'm using this CD and key tomorrow and I'm a bit nervous about doing so, just wanted a thorough opinion on this.
In the place I work I've used these kind of CD's and keys on non-branded Dell machines and they've worked, but my custom build is quite high spec (970, I7 4790K, Gigabyte Z97X-GAMING 7) was wondering if that made a massive difference?

I appreciate if you take the time to help me. Thank you.

EagleDesignInc · Feb 13, 2015

Makes no difference.

Pinhedd · Feb 13, 2015

UltimaBio :

Hey guys, I've made a similar thread but ran out of people answering my questions. On this link I'm going to show you I want you to say if you think this is genuine and safe to use on a custom build? I've seen people commenting (verified purchases) on the sale saying they built their own PC and it worked perfectly: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Windows-professional-64bit-Dell-branded/dp/B00N3XFBYG/ref=sr_1_1?m=A17JZ1VABQG12N&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1423869155&sr=1-1

That's the link. I'm using this CD and key tomorrow and I'm a bit nervous about doing so, just wanted a thorough opinion on this.
In the place I work I've used these kind of CD's and keys on non-branded Dell machines and they've worked, but my custom build is quite high spec (970, I7 4790K, Gigabyte Z97X-GAMING 7) was wondering if that made a massive difference?

I appreciate if you take the time to help me. Thank you.

It is a licence violation to use that on a non-Dell branded machine, so it may be deactivated at any time. Use at your own risk.

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 13, 2015

That's
a DELL OEM for a DELL machine.

Not for use on custom builds.

gilbadon · Feb 13, 2015

Correct, by using that copy, you will be breaking the agreement microsoft had with dell. TBH I am not sure how those are being sold. However it should work because you can install OEM's on anything.

UltimaBio · Feb 13, 2015

Do you guys know where you can buy genuine keys from over the internet? Like instant delivery via email? I assume using the CD is fine but the key obviously is not?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 13, 2015

No legit sites sell just the key.

You need to buy from a reputable retailer.

gilbadon · Feb 13, 2015

The key should work fine and windows should install no problem. It just is illegal. It is almost the same as torrenting. Microsoft never seems to care about either of those though.

On the other hand, you intended to do the right thing and the company selling those is the one that should be in trouble. If they sell you software that works on your system when they should not, it is their fault.

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 13, 2015

If installed there's a good chance it will be invalid within 3 months.

He's breaking the rules by selling it.

UltimaBio · Feb 13, 2015

gilbadon :

Very true. I'm probably going to give it a go once it all comes in tomorrow, at some point I will buy a 'better' copy of Windows. When I enter it on the software checker it does say that to install the ISO for this key I need to contact the original manufacturers? I'm hoping this doesn't mean the key has been previously used but.. who knows. ><

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 13, 2015

It says that because it belongs to DELL.

UltimaBio · Feb 13, 2015

There's loads of people on Amazon and Ebay that have been doing it for quite a while. Has the licence between Dell and Microsoft expired or something? Surely they'd be doing it a bit more on the down low if it was illegal?

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 13, 2015

No it's still illegal.

Sellers on sites get banned all the time.

FALC0N · Feb 13, 2015

Depends. If it's just a regular cell Dell reinstall CD, it wouldn't activate. It would have the OEM SLP built in. However, it could be one of those upgrade disks that were being given out in 2009 as part of the free upgrade campaign for vista users.
As I recall, those were full OEM or retail licenses. A fact rarely noted at the time. You could install those on anything you wished, not just the upgrade machine. That would be good. Of course, they could be counterfeit as well. Hard to tell from a picture.

UltimaBio · Feb 13, 2015

Now I'm really stumped on what to do.. Do I use this once I get my custom PC tomorrow or wait until next week when I will be able to get one posted to me? ><

Pinhedd · Feb 13, 2015

UltimaBio :

store.microsoft.com

UltimaBio · Feb 13, 2015

Pinhedd :

Sadly they don't do Windows 7 keys anymore..

gilbadon · Feb 13, 2015

Just go to windows 8.1 or keep the one you are getting with plans to get windows 10 when it comes out. I see no shame in that.

UltimaBio · Feb 13, 2015

gilbadon :

I'm 100% getting Windows 10, looks amazing.. It seems Microsoft always seem to release a not so good, then good, then not so good, then good. Xp - Good, Vista - not good, 7 - good, 8 (not 8.1) not so good, 10.. it will be good.

sora · Feb 13, 2015

OP, I think Amazon.co.uk sells Retail versions of Windows 7.

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