Downloading Win 7

[piasabird]

I was on toms hardware site and I spotted this link for purchasing win 7 as a download.

https://softwaresavingsworld.com/windows7offers.php

Is this a valid and reputable web site or just some kind of scam?

According to this supposed advert you can download win7 for $69.99

 

[Matt1970]

Last I checked the only legit downloads were from Digital River or Amazon. That is most likely not a legit site due to price alone.

 

[JackMDS]

If you have the patient you can enjoy this thread on MS Answers.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...icrosoft/1dc1c8e3-e7ad-4717-8d2b-60f68554db34

This one sample post from the above thread.

Quote:

STAY AWAY FROM THEM

So I went ahead and bought the software (Windows 7 Home Premium).
Guess what, they gave me Windows 7 Professional. Because of "Customer Appreciation Month"

Their download section was even more absurd. They would give you an iso that you have to extract and then burn it using a tool that came in the iso. It had multiple steps and well looked real fishy.

So I called Microsoft at their Windows activation toll free number. They also do volume licensing orders at that number. I provided them with the activiation key and I was told that the copy is from a volume licensed issue of Windows 7. He also mentioned that the key was already used once.
Volume Licensing is basically meant for businesses who have a lot of computers and they get a discount based on the volume they order. That copy however is not meant for sale or home use. Also the reason I got the Windows 7 Professional Upgarde and the "Customer Appreciation Month".

So basically, they are in the grey. The website sells keys that they received from someone else who had a volume licensing deal with Microsoft. However these keys are not meant for resale or home use. You obviously can't get a Home copy so you will always get a Professional or a Business edition of whatever software/OS you buy from them.

So to sum it up, stay away from them. Also as we speak, the guy I'm chatting with from "softwaresavingsworld", has agreed to refund the amount I paid them. All I had to tell him was that I know its a volume licensing key

Here's my conversation :
Preston: Hello and welcome to Best Software Support! My name is Preston and I am your software specialist. What questions can I help you answer today?

me: Hi, the software you have sold me is not genuine as per Microsoft.

me: And I would like a refund on my purchases

Preston: that is not correct

Preston: This software comes directly from Microsoft

me: I was told by Microsoft that the key is a Microsoft Volume Licensing key

me: I even called them to verify this information

me: The key is not meant for sale or home use

Preston: You are looking for a refund?
me: yes please

Preston: What is your order number?

me: ****

me: are you still there ?

Preston: Just issuing right now

me: thank you
Preston: Okay that is done

me: could i get an email with that please ?

Preston: Sure

me: ****@****.com

Preston: okay will do

Preston: Take care


End of Quote

 

[ViRGE]

Last I checked the only legit downloads were from Digital River or Amazon. That is most likely not a legit site due to price alone.

Jack really puts the final nail in the coffin, but the price alone should be the old red flag you need. MS strictly controls the price of Windows; if it's cheaper than that, it's too good to be true.

 

[piasabird]

Thanks guys. I dont like to trust websites unless someone else is using them also. I dont want to be the test dummy. The strange thing is I found that link on Toms Hardware, a supposedly reputable website. The money is killing me nowadays.

 

[ViRGE]

Thanks guys. I dont like to trust websites unless someone else is using them also. I dont want to be the test dummy. The strange thing is I found that link on Toms Hardware, a supposedly reputable website. The money is killing me nowadays.

Tom's probably posts contextually-matched 3rd party advertising from Google. Unfortunately anyone can buy a Google ad.