Official copy of Win7 Windows says it is not genniue?

[Greenslade]

I have a genniue copy if Windows 7 with the key on the case see photo.photo 2319 typed on corect.2320 Windows says it is not genniue 2321?Has anyone come across this before?2322 the atchel disc.

 

[Regeneration]

You have OEM cdkey and your computer doesn't have the the strings in the BIOS for it.

The license was probably for another PC that you purchased.

You can still try to activate it through Microsoft phone service.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

I have a genniue copy if Windows 7 with the key on the case see photo.photo 2319 typed on corect.2320 Windows says it is not genniue 2321?Has anyone come across this before?2322 the atchel disc.

Not a good idea posting a pic of the actual key though. The disc and coa look pretty real to me.

 

[Solaris17]

Deleted. Damn dude what were you thinking posting a pic of your key lol.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Deleted. Damn dude what were you thinking posting a pic of your key lol.

First pic still has key.

 

[Solaris17]

First pic still has key.

Bruhh

 

[Prime2515102]

Did you post a pic of the key before this happened and somebody activated it on another system?

 

[Princess Garnet]

While the physical media (the disc) is "genuine", as others have pointed out, it's an OEM copy, not retail. The difference is that OEM copies are tied to the PC (motherboard) they are sold with/first installed on. That is why they are cheaper. Once you move to a new system (or change the motherboard), you'll need a new license as OEM copies are not intended to be used on another system, so technically, it's not genuine in that case. If the copy of Windows 7 you had was retail, it would be genuine for this purpose.

 

[Solaris17]

Did you post a pic of the key before this happened and somebody activated it on another system?

It doesn’t even matter; this key will never work again lol. He can phone activate it more than likely, but it will randomly deactivate in the future I’m sure. It’s been up for hours.

 

[Greenslade]

Bruhh

Did you post a pic of the key before this happened and somebody activated it on another system?

No this is the first time.As someone said it only works on PC it came from, so would be no good to anyone else.I do have the mother board it came with but don,t know which one.

While the physical media (the disc) is "genuine", as others have pointed out, it's an OEM copy, not retail. The difference is that OEM copies are tied to the PC (motherboard) they are sold with/first installed on. That is why they are cheaper. Once you move to a new system (or change the motherboard), you'll need a new license as OEM copies are not intended to be used on another system, so technically, it's not genuine in that case. If the copy of Windows 7 you had was retail, it would be genuine for this purpose.

I get your point so if i was to buy one on eBay it would have to be a retail copy.Or could i just buy a key and use the disc?

 

[Solaris17]

No this is the first time.As someone said it only works on PC it came from, so would be no good to anyone else.I do have the mother board it came with but don,t know which one.

No that’s not what they said. From a legality perspective it’s not technically supposed to be used the way you are. It can be phone activated. Iv done it many many times. And so has most of the internet with your key.

 

[dgianstefani]

No this is the first time.As someone said it only works on PC it came from, so would be no good to anyone else.I do have the mother board it came with but don,t know which one.


I get your point so if i was to buy one on eBay it would have to be a retail copy.Or could i just buy a key and use the disc?

Don't buy a win 7 key if you don't absolutely have to. It's EoL for years.

 

[Bill_Bright]

The difference is that OEM copies are tied to the PC (motherboard) they are sold with/first installed on. That is why they are cheaper.

That is one reason but not the main reason they are cheaper. Inextricably tied to the original motherboard means they cannot "legally" be installed on or transferred to an upgraded motherboard or new computer - only full "retail licenses can legally be transferred. I note too, a new motherboard constitutes a new computer so unless replacing the original motherboard with an identical board as part of a repair action, you cannot legally use the same OEM license when upgrading the motherboard in a computer.

Note we own the license, not the software. And we agree to abide by the terms of the license when we decide to continue using the software shortly after first boot. That makes it a legally binding contract.

Another lessor reason OEM licenses are less expensive is they typically don't come in fancy packaging.

To the point, it should be noted that OEM licenses are also referred to as "OEM/System Builder" licenses. The system builder might be Dell, HP, a local shop or the individual/self builder. As part of the OEM/System Builder license agreement with Microsoft, the system builder assumes technical support responsibility (warranty support) for the 1 year warranty period, alleviating Microsoft of that burden/requirement. And THAT is the main reason they are cheaper.

It can be phone activated. Iv done it many many times.

Recently? I too have done it many times, but not recently with W7. Just wondering with support ending back in 2020 if MS would still activate it. I would think technically, they would not have to. But if their databases don't show it already installed, I think it would be an unwise move (PR nightmare) if they refused.

 

[Greenslade]

Don't buy a win 7 key if you don't absolutely have to. It's EoL for years.

To be quite honest with you i want i don,t need it.I have the board it came with.

That is one reason but not the main reason they are cheaper. Inextricably tied to the original motherboard means they cannot "legally" be installed on or transferred to an upgraded motherboard or new computer - only full "retail licenses can legally be transferred. I note too, a new motherboard constitutes a new computer so unless replacing the original motherboard with an identical board as part of a repair action, you cannot legally use the same OEM license when upgrading the motherboard in a computer.

Note we own the license, not the software. And we agree to abide by the terms of the license when we decide to continue using the software shortly after first boot. That makes it a legally binding contract.

Another lessor reason OEM licenses are less expensive is they typically don't come in fancy packaging.

To the point, it should be noted that OEM licenses are also referred to as "OEM/System Builder" licenses. The system builder might be Dell, HP, a local shop or the individual/self builder. As part of the OEM/System Builder license agreement with Microsoft, the system builder assumes technical support responsibility (warranty support) for the 1 year warranty period, alleviating Microsoft of that burden/requirement. And THAT is the main reason they are cheaper.


Recently? I too have done it many times, but not recently with W7. Just wondering with support ending back in 2020 if MS would still activate it. I would think technically, they would not have to. But if their databases don't show it already installed, I think it would be an unwise move (PR nightmare) if they refused.

Very informative information Bill.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

I have used the same oem key lots of time, even ones that are "tied" to my hardware, and even with a MB switch. No guarentee it will always or ever work but it has for me, and not just with a phone activation too.

 

[inquisitor1]

dude, I just used your serial. works perfectly fine, now try it again

JK, I couldnt get my w7 pc activated. I used "other" ways. number to call in doesnt work

 

[Solaris17]

I’m going to lock this because as predicted the rats came to talk about illegal activation methods. OP seems to have thought of his way forward at this point.