If my W7 is in a green physical box, is it retail?

Makhaira · 8 Sep 2013 at 21:10

Just been sorting out the cupboards and I've come across an old W7 license I don't use anymore. It's in the green plastic box with cardbox sleeve, so I presume it's retail, but is that a definite fact, or can OEM sometimes come in a box too?

Checking as I'll use it on a relative's machine if it's retail.

Cheers!

RJC · 8 Sep 2013 at 21:15

It does sound like the retail version.

Does it look like the the top 3 in the Google image below.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?cli...w&biw=1280&bih=738&sei=k9osUs3LFIb27Aa-1oGACw

gareth170 · 8 Sep 2013 at 21:16

is it like a dvd case? if so it'll most likely OEM

Makhaira · 9 Sep 2013 at 07:47

It's like the top 3, it's an oversized case with a rounded corner and a cardboard sleeve.

Avathar77 · 9 Sep 2013 at 08:14

What does it say on the box

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gareth170 · 9 Sep 2013 at 10:44

Makhaira said:
It's like the top 3, it's an oversized case with a rounded corner and a cardboard sleeve.

retail then.

Aod · 9 Sep 2013 at 19:44

It could be an upgrade though...

Makhaira · 9 Sep 2013 at 21:35

It's definitely not an upgrade, I never bought an upgrade version, only ever OEM and Retail

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Deus Ex · 10 Sep 2013 at 17:24

Well, if you don't need it, flog it for a reasonable price. Resale value I believe tends to approach 80% of brand new price