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    Windows 7 - No Serial Required?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gibson00, Jun 29, 2010.

  1. gibson00

    gibson00 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all, I have a wanted ad placed on a local forum, looking for a legal copy of Windows 7 64 bit.
    I've had a few people respond to me saying that they have a copy they can sell me, and that it does not require any serial #, etc. Are these legit?? One of the guys mentioned something about a technet acct, etc.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Come on, what do YOU think? Of course any version that you would buy from a third party that does not require a serial # is NOT legit. The technet account versions are registered to the technet account user any sale or sharing of that is illegal, period.

    Gary
     
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  3. gibson00

    gibson00 Notebook Evangelist

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    That's why I'm asking! Just a bit confused about it as I didn't realize there were any versions that didn't require a serial number, regardless of whether they are retail, or from some sort of 'account'..
     
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    All of those require serials, at least after the 30day period.

    You don't need a serial, if you are using a Royalty-OEM disc with matching bios in your computer.

    Third version is a pirate disc from some online shop, usually it's just relabeled "autoactivating" warez image. Very possible that such thing was offered to you.
     
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