Yes, eBay Windows CDs are legitimate if sold by trusted sellers and verified through proper channels.
Yes, eBay Windows CDs are legitimate if sold by trusted sellers and verified through proper channels.
Visiting eBay and looking for old operating systems such as XP, Vista or 7 often reveals listings for CDs that don’t resemble the genuine versions. These files can be questionable in authenticity.
I accidentally purchased a Win7 CD instead of a key. When it arrived, it was just a blank disc with the .iso already burned. It wasn’t authentic. YMMV though. Also, getting a CD usually requires a key to activate it. I think this applies even for older OS versions, since that’s what I’ve installed before.
This link appears to point to a Windows Vista product listing on eBay. It’s likely an example or a demonstration page rather than a purchase.
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I don’t understand much, it seems genuine but I’m not sure. The main part should be real (otherwise it wouldn’t trigger the install and you might argue about it on eBay), though the CD itself doesn’t need to be authentic. You could create your own CD for installation and purchase a key instead, so you don’t have to wait for delivery.
I bought them from eBay before without any problems. However, I wouldn’t purchase one for a business or work computer just in case of activation issues. For personal use, a $4 Win 10 Pro key is a good deal.
Relies a lot on the seller's reputation. If they look trustworthy, it could work well. I purchased Win Vista OEM since an older laptop required it. Typically these are bought by PC builders or tech support firms selling outdated stock once Microsoft stops providing updates for that OS.