Windows7validation.co.uk

Danny091 · 31 Dec 2011 at 00:49

RedTop89 said:
taken from their site:

"Our product keys will only work with RETAIL disks, they will not work with OEM disks (DELL, ACER, HP, TOSHIBA etc).
They will not activate any BETA installation or ACADEMIC download.".

I didn't think the disk made a difference? I thought it was the CD key you used that determined what was installed ext?

CaptainCrash · 31 Dec 2011 at 00:51

Mattus said:
The only legal thing you can do is buy another copy! Anything beyond that can't really be discussed on these forums

At the risk of starting this weary argument up again, there is currently nothing in the Windows 7 OEM EULA which prohibits an end user from upgrading their motherboard. MS have published an online advisory stating their *opinion* that an new motherboard is equivalent to a new computer for the purpose of OEM licensing, but this has no legal significance unless and until they decide to reword the EULA itself (the contract) accordingly.

ashmanuk67 · 31 Dec 2011 at 01:01

So could i phone them and argue the point ?

Glaucus · 31 Dec 2011 at 01:16

ashmanuk67 said:
So what do I do ?

you buy another eom, becuase by the time you upgrade again win8 will be out and Hopfully they'll do a cheap preorder again. In which case you buy it at preorder regardless if you need it.

In the future if you are an upgrades pay for retail.

CaptainCrash · 31 Dec 2011 at 01:31

ashmanuk67 said:
So could i phone them and argue the point ?

You could, but if they turn you down anyway, you'd be left with the decision of whether to suck it up or sue them for breach of contract... needless to say you'd need a fair amount of determination and self-confidence to take the latter option.

Most people seem to have no problem with the actual process of reinstalling an OEM Windows on a new motherboard (you'll probably have to reactivate by telephone) - I'm really just pointing out that you're not breaching the EULA by doing so.

ashmanuk67 · 31 Dec 2011 at 01:39

Glaucus said:
you buy another eom, becuase by the time you upgrade again win8 will be out and Hopfully they'll do a cheap preorder again. In which case you buy it at preorder regardless if you need it.

In the future if you are an upgrades pay for retail.

I do have a full retail version bought from PC World ? it's not OEM

CaptainCrash · 31 Dec 2011 at 01:41

ashmanuk67 said:
I do have a full retail version bought from PC World ? it's not OEM

If it's a full retail version, there's no argument - you can reinstall it on as many computers or motherboards as you like, as often as you like (one PC at a time, obviously).

Glaucus · 31 Dec 2011 at 01:42

If its retail, you have no issues. That can be installed on as many computers as you wnat, but only one at a time.

ashmanuk67 · 31 Dec 2011 at 01:46

Glaucus said:
If its retail, you have no issues. That can be installed on as many computers as you wnat, but only one at a time.

OK that's great but why is it asking me to Activate windows now and buy a new key ?

Glaucus · 31 Dec 2011 at 01:47

ashmanuk67 said:
OK that's great but why is it asking me to Activate windows now and buy a new key ?

Just need to phone them up.
Iirc usually a ~5stall limit before it requires manual activation.

ashmanuk67 · 31 Dec 2011 at 01:51

Glaucus said:
Just need to phone them up.
Iirc usually a ~5stall limit before it requires manual activation.

Thank you Glaucus i will phone them up

i think i have done over five installs

MR.B · 31 Dec 2011 at 15:54

It's illegal to sell just a Windows key without the Windows software included. Anywhere selling just the keys will definitely be dodgy.

You can buy Windows keys on Microsoft's site, but they also come with a downloadable copy of Windows.

bledd · 31 Dec 2011 at 16:03

Don't use it, it'll expire after a certain amount of time, what they do is buy MSDN accounts and keep posting the same key up to loads of people.

After a while, it'll just stop working once MS cotton on to it

sunama · 31 Dec 2011 at 21:26

mrbell1984 said:
Reported.

What did you report and who did you report it to?

asim18 · 31 Dec 2011 at 21:28

sunama said:
What did you report and who did you report it to?

I assume he reported piracy to Microsoft

sunama · 31 Dec 2011 at 21:38

asim18 said:
I assume he reported piracy to Microsoft

He must have a hotline, direct to MS's piracy department?

I'll check that website in a month or so to see if it is still trading. If it is, his "report" was probably filed in a litter bin or sent to the deleted items folder on someone's email client.

For what it's worth, if you want license keys either go direct to MS (pay for this) OR buy a copy for a shop (high street or online) OR if you want a key (only), you can probably acquire one online for free, through dubious means. I certainly wouldn't pay the guy for a windows key.

bulldog147 · 8 Jan 2012 at 02:20

I wish that Microsoft will put in the control panel (deactivation product key online) to deactivated your key on your machine before formatted HDD (due to viruses) or replaced new HDD etc. It make sense!