Windows 7

Whats the difference between OEM and Retail?

Also, why should I not go to this site?

Thanks

Is they are not answering your questions.

The OEM license changed. You can't use it unless you are going to sell your machine. Full details at http://forums.cnet.com/5208-19411_102-0.html?threadID=374252&tag=forums06;forum-threads

So for most of us, the OEM version is not an option.
Bob

As Bob mentioned, OEM is most likely not for you. You will need to purchase a full version of Windows 7. Make sure you purchase from a reputable retailer or Microsoft Partner. Price will generally be the same if the copy you purchase is genuine.

Cassandra

That's great advice. Thanks!

Now, the site I've found are actually Microsoft Partners and seems to be an IT company in the Yorkshire or Lincolnshire area. I found a link to their home page www.target-it.org.uk

They seem to look the part. Your thoughts?

Thanks

I'm in the UK and I have never come across this online store before.

That doesn't mean to say they are not genuine, but they are very meagre with their information. Their "Contact us" only gives an online email option, or an 0800 telephone number. Neither helps identify where they are, and with 0800 numbers, although free to call from a landline, they cost 40p per minute from a mobile. That's not unusual of course, but where is their history, their base, their references, and so on?

About that Microsoft Partnership. The logo is not clickable. That may be by design, I don't know, but I do know that scam sites will often just pull such 'certificate' logo images off the internet.

I went to the UK site for Microsoft Partnership, https://partner.microsoft.com/UK/Partner , but had difficulty finding any mention of TargetIT or T@rgetIT. That's not conclusive I must admit, because I found the site difficult to navigate to find any listing of existing partners.

I would say this. Their prices for Windows 7 Home Premium appear perfectly normal. Amazon.co.uk compares favourably.

But all in all, I would prefer to do business with those web sites and online stores that are recognised and established.

Mark

The choice is yours. It sounds like you are pretty dead set on purchasing from this online store. However, my recommendation would be to purchase from a Microsoft Partner on the site that Mark provided - simply because you know they can be trusted.

Cassandra