if it was sold without a key it's probably outright illegal, the disks themselves aren't really controlled anymore, you can download the ISOs freely and legitimately off the internet, the keys are controlled now.
if it was sold without a key it's probably outright illegal, the disks themselves aren't really controlled anymore, you can download the ISOs freely and legitimately off the internet, the keys are controlled now.
Many OEM style discs, self-key.
COA should still come with it, as well as almost all OEM discs require a hardware purchase.
i've never tried installing off an OEM disk, but even if that was the case, the machine the disc first came with almost certainly has a key/sticker on it, and I am pretty sure you don't get two licenses from a machine/disk pair.
How much did you pay?
Do you have a link for the site? I don't think they would just sell the disk and claim it was a licensed OEM set.
The dell discs require activation after about 30 days and per microsofts licensing, selling the disks alone is technically not allowed. I was selling them on ebay and I even got an email directly from microsoft talking about pirated software... to which i responded to them that it's bullshit since it's just a disk...I don't believe a company has such rights to control sale of things like that.
Thats like if I sell somebody a hard drive in the for sale forum and western digital sends me an email saying im not allowed to sell my property to somebody.
Anyhow, if you payed more than $20 you got hosed. If you payed $20 or less, you sohuld have read more into what you were buying since a full version is about $75+ for just oem disk.
A true Dell OEM OS disc self-keys and most self activate. That is why it's not just a 'disc' you are selling.
It is just a disc, the license is attached to the computer, literally.
The license attached to the computer is usually never used during a Dell OEM install...it also will not work with a retail copy of windows. The license is purely the CoA.
The serial key on the bottom of laptops? It absolutely works with a clean retail install, i have clean installed my last several laptops and the OEM key does work with a clean ISO install.
cllooc
5/5
posted Sep-29-2010
"This company has superb customer support. I have never seen service like this even from HP, Microsoft, Dell, Linksys, Netgear, etc. Here is what happened: I Ordered Windows 7 Professional Upgrade. I did open it. It turned out to be in french. Now it clearly stated on their return policy that they wouldn't take open software. It also said that anything needing to be returned required for the customer to pay shipping and a 3.5% restocking fee. This is a pretty standard policy when compared to similar websites like Outletdeal.com
However, I called in, explained the situation and asked if I could return the software, if they could cover shipping since it was in french, and if they could waive the restocking fee. Again, they had no obligation to comply with me, when I bought the product I agreed to their terms. Nonetheless, outletdeal.com took the extra step and agreed to all my requests. They mailed me a package label with a tracking number, which I printed and taped to the box, they waived the restocking fee and when the product was received at their warehouse, they processed a credit that same day (my experience has been that company's wait a few business days before processing a credit). And their representatives were extremely courteous and always responded to my emails. If I wanted faster service, I checked online to see if Chat help was available. If I wanted even faster service, I called in and the representative answered my questions over the phone. For those who say they call in and don't get anyone, just try ext 111. If they don't pick up, its not the end of the world, just try back in an hour or so. They do seem to care about their customers and are always willing to help out. If you're really iffy about a certain product, just chat with them or call them and ask away. Thats all. Anyways, these guys deserve a 5 out of 5."
Finally got an RMA issued. After what seemed like a monumental effort to get anyone to answer their customer service line I finally got hold of someone. The call went like this:
Rep: Hello, thanks for choosing outlet deal how may I help you?
Me: Hi, sorry for calling your order line but customer service never seems to pick up and your answering service has been unavailable for the past week, would you be able to help me with a problem?
Rep: I can try, what is the problem?
Me: You sold me a Dell re-installation disc after assuring me that I'd be getting a genuine Windows disc and I'd like an RMA issued along with a refund.
Rep: Hello.....hello....are you still there? Hello.....hello......CLICK.
Me: Oh you gotta be freakin KIDDING me!!!!
I was at work during that call but I was able to get what sounded like the same guy back on the phone later that day and pretty much told him that if he hung up on me again I was going to place a chargeback and then send the disc to Dell Fraud Prevention (heh.....not even sure if Dell HAS a "fraud prevention") along with their company information and my sales receipt. I had an RMA email shortly afterwards with a label for paid return shipping.
Have not shipped the disc yet and I'm pretty sure I'll be gouged for a restocking fee but we'll see, I was actually hoping they would refuse the RMA so I could just do a charge back but whatever, I'll give them the benefit of a doubt and see how they handle this from here.
Actually never expected to get this far......I'll post again after a resolution to this whole mess. On a brighter note, my shiny new (NEWEGG) copy of Win7 will be here tomorrow!
No, it's not. A generic Windows OEM disc doesn't install crapware...Dell reinstallation discs DO install crapware.