Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit System Builder OEM DVD 1 Pack - Frustration-Free Packaging

Finally finished piecing together my new PC and gave it some time to test it out. Most of my decision making was the result of reviews from here (Amazon) and forums on tomshardware.com. -NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case, Black 921RB-001-BL -Intel Core i5-3570K -Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit -EVGA GeForce GTX760 SuperClocked w/ACX Cooler (02G-P4-2765-KR) -Corsair Vengeance Blue 8GB (2x4 GB) (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B) -Gigabyte Intel Z77 LGA 1155 (GA-Z77X-UD3H) -OCZ Technology Fatal1ty 750W (OCZ-FTY750W) -Intel RTS2011LC Liquid-Cooling Kit -Samsung 840 SSD 500GB (MZ-7TD500BW) -D-Link AirPlus DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter(rev.B) Boot up is less than 10 seconds from power button to login. At resolution 1920x1200 with most settings on high (using NVidia GeForce Experience recommendations) gameplay is smooth and pretty with Assassins Creed IV, League of Legends, Rage, Path of Exile, Diablo 3, StarCraft 2, & Heroes of the Storm. All the fans are not loud at all and go unnoticed with the box under my desk. The lights look awesome from the fans, psu, & Intel CPU cooler. The case has 3 thermometers labeled for CPU, HDD, and SYS. They make for a nice LED display on the front but placing them in the case is a little tricky. I use HWMonitor to watch temps and so far nothing has gone over 55 Celcius. Gigabyte has some proprietary software w/ their motherboard. I have attempted the auto overclocking program labeled EasyTune but have not had much luck with it. Ended up keeping CPU at it's original 3.4 GHz since there isn't really a need to push it more than that currently. In the future I may try manually overclocking in the BIOS. The BIOS is extremely easy to navigate and has a plethora of configuration options and adjustable parameters. Overall, system works flawlessly and is everything I wanted with the potential for easy upgrading in the future. Hope this helps if anyone is shopping around and doing some research.

......but you already knew that. I loaded this Windows 7 version onto a Corsair 90 GB SSD in an almost 5 year old HP DV7-1200US laptop. It runs very well, restarting (from clicking restart to being back at the desktop) in 60 seconds and booting from a completely powered down state to the desktop in about 40 (although I can't necessarily say how much of that speed is due the the SSD and how much is due to the OS itself). Regardless, I've been very pleased with its performance, in terms of both speed and smoothness of operation. Menus load almost instantaneously and programs run without the frequent hitches and hiccups of Vista. I cannot speak of nor recommend this OS highly enough. Another reviewer (user EvilOzzness who posted on the "Old Standard Packing" edition of this page for this version) seems to believe that since this is the OEM version of Win 7, once you install it onto a computer, you can never change any hardware components of the computer without breaking/locking the OS. He cites an excerpt from the EULA provided by Microsoft for OEM or "System Builder" versions of Win 7 as well as personal experience trying to replace a broken HDD as his reasoning. However, reassured by the advice of friends and other reviewers, I installed my copy and then added both a new 500 GB Western Digital HDD and 2x4GB of Samsung DDR2 RAM to my rig. This didn't seem to cause any problems. The new hardware installs occurred after official Windows activation of the OS and I never had any issues with it booting or running on any level. The review I'm referencing was written in late 2011, so maybe Microsoft altered that section of the EULA since then, or maybe EvilOzzness just interpreted the text incorrectly and his plight was due to some other unseen issue. So, if you were afraid this might happen to you, don't be (unless you need to change motherboards - OEM software should lock to motherboards, but only motherboards, not other hardware). In my experience, the fear is unwarranted.

I use Windows in a Parallels virtual machine on my Mac, and only to run a few windows exclusive programs that I couldn't live without after making the big PC to Mac switch. Mainly I use Windows to run Quicken (for which there's no GOOD Mac alternative anymore) and a few other things. I ran Windows XP-Pro in this role for some years and it was working just fine for my purposes. But, like most other users of good, old XP, I was feeling progressively cornered and forced to upgrade out of XP which Microsoft has just finally stopped supporting with security upgrades, etc. Rather than suffer the adjustment shock, learning curve, etc. of going to Windows8, I decided to upgrade to Windows7 and, though it's a "hands on" upgrade and took some work, I am very satisfied. Windows7 is a great program, a logical upgrade and progression from XP and very satisfactory. One nice benefit is that it is a whole lot more stable, and I see far fewer crashes and blue screens! Most folks found that out some years ago, but if you're like me and you're being forced out of XP, this is a very satisfactory way to go. And will be supported for some years to come yet, I understand. Also, when the time comes, the upgrade to 8 is supposed to be a lot easier!

With Microsoft ending its support of XP on April 8th, I knew I had to do something about one of our older Dell computers that's been running XP for the last -- wow maybe 8 years? A little voice told me I should just spend $400 on a new computer instead of $100 on a new OS but the old computer works fine and was pretty fast on XP, and the Windows Upgrade Advisor (free download, google it) told me that the unit would have no problems with Windows 7. So I copied all of my picture and document files off of the computer onto an external hard drive and booted this DVD. It only took about 10 minutes to install Windows 7 and yes, the hardest part is reading the micro type on the password key to unlock the copy of Windows. I took a picture with my iPhone and then zoomed in to read the numbers but even with that one number was VERY hard to read. After activation I spent the next hour or so configuring the computer, and I used Windows Easy Transfer (another free program from Microsoft) to move all the files over. Windows 7 is a great OS -- I didn't want to mess around with Windows 8.1 .... this disk is only usable on ONE computer and once you use the key there, it is forever locked to that computer's motherboard, so don't think you can install this on all the computers in your house. For me this was easier than going through the hassle of ordering a new computer but I might regret that decision down the road since I just dropped $100 onto a pretty old computer.... but for now I'm very happy with how Windows 7 is performing and how easy it was to install on my old computer.

I give it 3 stars because it's Windows, but as a Windows install disk goes, this works with Parallels. I'm a Mac person. However, I wanted Windows on my Mac for occasional home use, so I needed a copy I could install with Parallels. This (purchased from Amazon) fit the bill. No problems with license key, my MacBook Pro is now (begrudgingly) running Windows on the side. If you are wondering how Windows 7 compares with XP, if you have a relatively recent computer, Windows 7 is much, much faster than XP. My employer is always about 2 operating systems behind, and we just got the go ahead to basically beta test Windows 7 last year (yeah, I know, some of my colleagues are still running Office 2003 <sigh>). What an improvement! Beyond the comparison to XP though, I can't really speak to how fast Windows 7 is because my aforementioned employer also saturates our computers with security software such that even the most basic functions (double-clicking on "Computer" for example) either take hours or don't work at all (I think it's their security strategy... if we can't use our computers, we can't create IP, and thus, they keep our IP secure). I opted for Win 7 because as a diehard Windows hater, I picked the system I'm most familiar with, and it seems everyone hates Win 8. My theory with Windows is that it's like Star Trek movies: every other one is a dud. However, unlike Star Trek movies, it seems the even-numbered OS's are the disasters (95, Vista, 8...). They should just go ahead and name Windows 9 "Windows Khan" and rename Vista "Windows Final Frontier".

Okay, so I hate Win 8 (as you now know). I was seriously worried that this would be a PitA to install. No, really. I have installed Windows before. Besides, it says "OEM" like I am some computer manufacturer. WtH is OEM? I still don't know. What I do know is that this is the only LEGAL way to get a copy of Win 7 without having it pre-installed on a computer. I did a LOT of research before I dropped a hundred bucks on this. Even so, I was unsure. Rest easy. You get a DVD. That is it--nothing fancy. Scared yet? I was. What if it didn't work? I F-Disked my computer. Wiped **everything**. Now came the moment of truth. All I had was this DVD. Well, I popped it in and carefully followed the onscreen instructions. It took about 40 minutes I think. I had to click a lot of times for the first 5 or ten minutes. The usual stuff. Enter information (nothing hard), and the computer rebooted a few times. I was able to walk away and do things while most of this went on, and I would just walk by the computer to see if it was ready for me to type anything in. Seriously: If you are reading this page you can install Windows 7 using this DVD. The fact that you can get online and find this page on Amazon is proof that you can click and type. This was so much easier than I thought it would be--oh! oh! And you know the best part? (I swear I almost forgot). NO BLOATWARE! I know, right? No #$%^&* bloatware!!! Unlike every PC I have ever bought, I have nothing to uninstall. No special offers, no "suggested Internet services." Bah! I wish I didn't hate Win 8 so much. I would install another copy of Windows because it is so easy. I am sticking with this and also going to Mac. The new CEO of Windows has all but pronounced the PC dead. I do not expect Microsoft to make any more desktop software.Between games and tablets, they seem to want to get away from those of us who actually use keyboards. Win 7 is not as nice as NT was--(oh how I miss you NT), but it works, and it is so much less annoying than Win 8, which won't let you run your own computer (keeps telling you that you need to be an admin). Bleh! I am so glad I found this DVD. Anyway, thanks for reading this. Lemmeno if you need anything answered. I will help if i can.

I tried installing it as a Bootcamp partition but that was a nightmare. LOTS written on forums about the problems but basically Win 7 doesn't have the drivers for USB 3.0 so it won't read the necessary files that download from Microsoft and you have to install on a USB flash drive. There are hacks that have worked for some people, including splitting the install between Bootcamp's process and a VMware Fusion trial but nothing worked for me. I've been a desktop computer techie since 1977 so I have a clue. Now the good news - a stress test of sorts. I installed this product into VMware Fusion 6 and it installed easily and works fine, for a Windows O/S. I allocated 2 cores of the Mac's i5 2 core processor and 7 GB of the Mac's 8 GB to Windows. My wife, a business intelligence analyst, was able to load a huge data file into Windows and work with Tableau and Excel for data analytics. There was plenty of RAM and processing power. She went to her Mac desktops and opened Wizard for Mac, a data analytics program, mail, and a few browser windows. All of those worked well while the Windows virtual machine was still active. We're amazed at the Mac's and Fusion's performance! I see no need for Bootcamp unless you are doing some heavy 3D computer graphics or video rendering. You should be on the MacBook Pro for that anyway, or better yet that amazing new Mac Pro!

Personally, I'm not fond of Windows 7. Never was. I prefer my OS to sit down, shut up and let me work and stay out of my way. I miss this kind of behavior with Windows 2000 Pro. Don't get my wrong, Windows 7 is a fine OS but a little to clingy and talkative for my tastes. New computer, new OS time to upgrade from XP to get 64bit and drivers for modern hardware. This is my 2nd copy of Windows 7. My first copy was tagged as illegitimate on a boot after 26 days of installation, but after checking system properties or running the verification command, said I was legal and the notices disappeared. After dealing with this in my daily routine for nearly a week (my machine does not sleep, hibernate, or go into any other power save mode). I contacted Amazon by phone to talk to someone. Tried some online help, but basement trolls on forums told me to quit being a pirate (I've probably bought more $$$ in software than these basement trolls mommies paid for their house and to spawn their offspring combined) Amazon handled it great and offered to replace it. Got the new code, and the next time it happened I entered the new code and it re-validated my copy of 7. I have had no problems since. My next course of action was to contact MS if Amazon was unable to help or if it happened again. I know this isn't Amazon's problem if a real pirate generates a code and it gets tagged but Amazon being my supplier needs to know when there is a problem... At least that's what I've always been taught. Now that its cloudy with Windows 10 and I live on the ground with local files, I think ill stick with 7 until I ultimately get my stuff working on some *nix flavor. Glad I'm not a gamer anymore. And yes I did remove the GWX updates so not to be nagged with my "free" copy of 10.

Cumplió en su día con la misión que tenia cuando lo adquirí. ¡Es un buen producto!

Super alles wie beschrieben Key klappte sofort und für Leute die Hilfe brauchen um Windows zu installieren gibt es dazu eine präzise Anleitung

Not much to say. The product is exactly what it says. A genuine copy of Windows 7 home edition premium. Very simple and easy to use. Being an OEM copy this means that you don't get the CD on a pretty box, also you don't get an instruction manual but 1) you really don't need one, and 2) just write "windows 7 manual pdf" on Google and you'r done. Another (irrelevant) problem of buying an OEM copy is that you don't have access to the free support services from Microsoft. Finally, as OEM, this software will be tied to the computer of its first install. In other words, this mean that you can change all the hardware on your PC except for the motherboard. Once you change your motherboard you wont be able to reinstall. Some say that if you make a phone call to Microsoft, on some cases, they'll give you a new key but keep in mind that might not happen. But keep in mind also that, as we stand now, buy buying an OEM copy you will be saving around 100£+. So, basically, even if anything goes horribly wrong with your PC, you can buy yourself another OEM copy and still save money. Unless you are completely unfamiliar with PCs, I advise you 100% on getting one OEM copy of windows. The install is pretty straight forward and you have YouTube videos (and the whole internet) that will clarify most of your doubts batter than any support line. As for the product it self. In my opinion, Win7 is the best system since Windows XP. So go for it.

Habe Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium bestellt und nach einem Tag erhalten. Software installiert und key eingegeben, Windows läuft problemlos. Bin total zufrieden!

Poco a opinar. Es un Software comprado para substituir a un Vista y se instaló sin problema. Lleva SP1 lo que facilita después la actualización.