Question I have OEM Windows 7 or counterfeit copy?

[bencu55]

Images from my dvd

 

[daveybrat]

Well that's definitely not an OEM version as those come in a white paper sleeve. No clue on whether it's legit or not.

 

[bencu55]

Well that's definitely not an OEM version as those come in a white paper sleeve. No clue on whether it's legit or not.

Why not OEM? The case say it is OEM. It is fake?

 

[daveybrat]

It doesn't matter if it's fake or not. It's an old discontinued operating system. If it installs fine and activates then you're good. Microsoft won't help anyways.

 

[bba_tcg]

Here's a pic of three of the same type case for OEM copies I used on customer's PCs back in the day:

 

[bencu55]

Checksums of my dvd

MD5: 264a78065c802ebe41d202e506287da3

SHA-1:​

c7a219a7a3875c3bf55b24b7e2a6cb7d4b517b38

My checksums are genuine?

 

[tcsenter]

There is no way to tell without access to Hungarian market MS part numbers and knowledge of Microsoft distribution in that market. The DVD looks legit, whether it is in the appropriate packaging or not is another matter (the DVD would most likely state "OEM" on it somewhere if OEM), but even that would require close up physical examination to be sure. What does it say on the Product COA?

 

[Quintessa]

My checksums are genuine?

Itseems so, the disc image is genuine. Whether your license key is OEM or counterfeit is a different matter; checksums only verify the media, not the legitimacy of your activation key.

 

[bencu55]

There is no way to tell without access to Hungarian market MS part numbers and knowledge of Microsoft distribution in that market. The DVD looks legit, whether it is in the appropriate packaging or not is another matter (the DVD would most likely state "OEM" on it somewhere if OEM), but even that would require close up physical examination to be sure. What does it say on the Product COA?

The result of my checksums
6011_x64fre_client_hu-hu_OEM_HomePremium-GSP1RMCHPXFREO_HU_DVD.iso


Alternative file names: Win7_HomePrem_SP1_Hungarian_COEM_x64

: Hungarian - (HU)

It has COEM image.



Where to be find that "oem state" on dvd? Where can i find it?

I don't have the coa because purchased without product key. I just want to be sure the dvd has no virus or malware

 

[Quintessa]

Where to be find that "oem state" on dvd? Where can i find it?

There’s nothing inside the DVD that “marks” it as OEM vs Retail beyond the filename and metadata. The "COEM” designation just means it’s an OEM channel build intended for PC builders, not a technical difference in binaries. The OEM/Retail distinction only shows up in the product key and activation path, not the files.

 

[bencu55]

I finally get official Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 HU iso directly from ms servers, burned into two Verbatim DVD-R discs with usb/dvd tool and inbuilt 10 burner. Now my sha is matching with the official / retail release
SHA1: c8cc10190c93c4b36565345ab05ee5c38a5be48f

 

[bencu55]

There’s nothing inside the DVD that “marks” it as OEM vs Retail beyond the filename and metadata. The "COEM” designation just means it’s an OEM channel build intended for PC builders, not a technical difference in binaries. The OEM/Retail distinction only shows up in the product key and activation path, not the files.

i have the disc, but i dont know where to find on the outside of dvd

 

[tcsenter]

There’s nothing inside the DVD that “marks” it as OEM vs Retail beyond the filename and metadata.

Except in those cases where it states OEM on the physical media, which is usually the case. There are exceptions. I have OEM copies of Office 2010 and 2013 in 'hard' paper/cardboard envelope , and while they do not have "OEM" printed anywhere including on the COA, they do have the "for distribution only with a new PC" on the discs.

 

[bencu55]

Except in those cases where it states OEM on the physical media, which is usually the case. There are exceptions. I have OEM copies of Office 2010 and 2013 in 'hard' paper/cardboard envelope , and while they do not have "OEM" printed anywhere including on the COA, they do have the "for distribution only with a new PC" on the discs.

My coa have "Oem software" mark

 

[tcsenter]

My coa have "Oem software" mark

As the poster mentioned, it is usually a licensing issue only, not a binary difference in features or functionality.

 

[bencu55]

As the poster mentioned, it is usually a licensing issue only, not a binary difference in features or functionality.

Yes. But now i have the retail iso file directly from microsoft. I burned to dvd