retail vs oem

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by david007, May 21, 2010.

  1. david007

    david007 MDL Novice

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    #1 david007, May 21, 2010
    So i plan to make a fresh install of windows 7 but i am confused over which version to choose from, oem or retail? Which one is easier to crack? I have a desktop pc with biostart motherboard. Are those pre cracked versions any good? thanks
     
  2. timesurfer

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  3. -IamLittle-

    -IamLittle- MDL Novice

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    #3 -IamLittle-, May 21, 2010
    is it an official iso? why it contains many versions?
     
  4. MasterDisaster

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    #4 MasterDisaster, May 21, 2010
    It installs only Ultimate unless you remove the ei.cfg file.
     
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  5. timesurfer

    timesurfer MDL Developer

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    #5 timesurfer, May 21, 2010
    All windows 7 DVD's contain all versions. You just have to set the eicfg.file to whatever version you want or delete it to have choice of all versions at install. The RTM in the "repo" is the final release to manufacturers. So it is essentially Retail.
     
  6. sam3971

    sam3971 MDL Guru

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    #6 sam3971, May 21, 2010
    The only true OEM edition is the Pre-Activated(Not Pirated) editions from OEM manufactures. Essentially all copies that are not pre-activated are Retail editions but the retail has all the activation channels integrated into it.
     
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