Vista version question

uknorthboy · 23 May 2007 at 13:58

I am corresponding with a person who wants to sell a windows vista home basic DVD. Not from this forum.
I have explained that I need a retail version not an OEM or upgrade version.
The seller is not to sure which version it is and has look on the box and DVD but found no reference to an OEM version.

So my question is how can you tell what version a vista DVD is?
Is it on the box or on the DVD?

Thx…rob

hp7909 · 23 May 2007 at 14:02

Think it should say on the disc...

OEM said:
Licensed only for distribution with a new PC

But I'd be wary of that copy the seller is offering if he doesn't even now the version! Besides should come with a 'Certificate of Authenticity' sticker which states whether OEM or Retail

gareth170 · 23 May 2007 at 14:04

uknorthboy said:
I am corresponding with a person who wants to sell a windows vista home basic DVD. Not from this forum.
I have explained that I need a retail version not an OEM or upgrade version.
The seller is not to sure which version it is and has look on the box and DVD but found no reference to an OEM version.

So my question is how can you tell what version a vista DVD is?
Is it on the box or on the DVD?

Thx…rob

oem vista doesn't come in a "box" only in a dvd case..

hope this helps

uknorthboy · 23 May 2007 at 14:14

Thank you for the replies, good advise

This is an image apparentley of the said DVD

tripitaka · 23 May 2007 at 14:40

looks like OEM to me.

Retail has a completely different case.

Immsy · 23 May 2007 at 14:44

That looks exactly like my Home Premium OEM came from OCUk so id say its OEM. Like the other guy said, the retail case is completely different.

Priapus · 23 May 2007 at 15:07

OEM. But why Basic? Rather save a little and get Home Preminum?

uknorthboy · 23 May 2007 at 15:14

I am just after a cheap version of vista, but i do need a full retail version so I can install it onto my new PC later this year.

Actually I think OC have what I need right here at a reasonable cost http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SW-049-MS&groupid=33&catid=20&subcat=

That is a retail version? I think it is anyhow

thx...rob

Priapus · 23 May 2007 at 15:17

OcUK's Web Site said:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Full Edition DVD (Includes 32-bit DVD and info on obtaining 64-bit DVD) - Retail (66G-00021)

hohum · 23 May 2007 at 18:34

Yes, I bought that retail pack from OcUK recently. For £58 quid it's a bargain, considering everywhere else seems to want around £150.