I posted this same question 2 weeks ago, responses didn't really answer my

question...Although, I did appreciate the help and thank you to all who

replied! I'm still trying to determine if I have the proper product? I have

one standard System Builder Pack for Vista Business 32 bit OEM sealed in it's

original box and I am trying to determine if I've got the 3pk(with 3 COA's

and 3 Product Keys), or just 1 copy of a 3pk(with 1 COA and 1 Product Key)?

Hopefully, this written description may give you a better picture of my

inquiry? I wish I knew how to post a picture here! Again, all responses are

appreciated.

 

P.S. I have contacted Microsoft Licensing and they were unable to help me

short of opening the package and physically inspecting the contents. I'm

trying to avoid this as I may need to return it...

Thanks!

What does the invoice state? Do you have "Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Business for System Builders Single Pack CD - OEM" or

"Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Business for System Builders 3 Pack DVD - OEM"?

 

--

Carey Frisch

Microsoft MVP

Windows - Shell/User

 

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"mikebear45" wrote:

 

I posted this same question 2 weeks ago, responses didn't really answer my

question...Although, I did appreciate the help and thank you to all who

replied! I'm still trying to determine if I have the proper product? I have

one standard System Builder Pack for Vista Business 32 bit OEM sealed in it's

original box and I am trying to determine if I've got the 3pk(with 3 COA's

and 3 Product Keys), or just 1 copy of a 3pk(with 1 COA and 1 Product Key)?

Hopefully, this written description may give you a better picture of my

inquiry? I wish I knew how to post a picture here! Again, all responses are

appreciated.

 

P.S. I have contacted Microsoft Licensing and they were unable to help me

short of opening the package and physically inspecting the contents. I'm

trying to avoid this as I may need to return it...

Thanks!

The invoice only states "Windows Vista Business DVD 32 Bit" in the product

description. The label on the package states what I included in the Subject

box of this message, plus several barcodes. I guess what I'm really asking is

if Microsoft even ships a System Builder Pack containg 3 COA's and 3 Product

Keys in one System Builder Pack?

Thanks for your reply!

 

 

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> What does the invoice state? Do you have "Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Business for System Builders Single Pack CD - OEM" or

> "Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Business for System Builders 3 Pack DVD - OEM"?

>

> --

> Carey Frisch

> Microsoft MVP

> Windows - Shell/User

>

> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-----

>

> "mikebear45" wrote:

>

> I posted this same question 2 weeks ago, responses didn't really answer my

> question...Although, I did appreciate the help and thank you to all who

> replied! I'm still trying to determine if I have the proper product? I have

> one standard System Builder Pack for Vista Business 32 bit OEM sealed in it's

> original box and I am trying to determine if I've got the 3pk(with 3 COA's

> and 3 Product Keys), or just 1 copy of a 3pk(with 1 COA and 1 Product Key)?

> Hopefully, this written description may give you a better picture of my

> inquiry? I wish I knew how to post a picture here! Again, all responses are

> appreciated.

>

> P.S. I have contacted Microsoft Licensing and they were unable to help me

> short of opening the package and physically inspecting the contents. I'm

> trying to avoid this as I may need to return it...

> Thanks!

>

>

Please see the following:

 

Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Business for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116207

 

Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Business for System Builders 3 Pack DVD - OEM:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116209

 

 

--

Carey Frisch

Microsoft MVP

Windows - Shell/User

 

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"mikebear45" <mikebear45@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:C46C8D75-A390-44F5-B6B6-A19F83EBC7BC@microsoft.com...

The invoice only states "Windows Vista Business DVD 32 Bit" in the product

description. The label on the package states what I included in the Subject

box of this message, plus several barcodes. I guess what I'm really asking is

if Microsoft even ships a System Builder Pack containg 3 COA's and 3 Product

Keys in one System Builder Pack?

Thanks for your reply!

 

 

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> What does the invoice state? Do you have "Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Business for System Builders Single Pack CD - OEM" or

> "Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Business for System Builders 3 Pack DVD - OEM"?

>

> --

> Carey Frisch

> Microsoft MVP

> Windows - Shell/User

>

> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------­-----

>

> "mikebear45" wrote:

>

> I posted this same question 2 weeks ago, responses didn't really answer my

> question...Although, I did appreciate the help and thank you to all who

> replied! I'm still trying to determine if I have the proper product? I have

> one standard System Builder Pack for Vista Business 32 bit OEM sealed in it's

> original box and I am trying to determine if I've got the 3pk(with 3 COA's

> and 3 Product Keys), or just 1 copy of a 3pk(with 1 COA and 1 Product Key)?

> Hopefully, this written description may give you a better picture of my

> inquiry? I wish I knew how to post a picture here! Again, all responses are

> appreciated.

>

> P.S. I have contacted Microsoft Licensing and they were unable to help me

> short of opening the package and physically inspecting the contents. I'm

> trying to avoid this as I may need to return it...

> Thanks!

>

>

I am not sure what combinations are available for packaging.

Exactly what did you pay for and from whom?

It sounds like you got this possibly very cheap from a less than

reputable source since you are not even sure what you have.

 

What is the sellers description and who is the seller?

Your best answer should come from the seller since they should know

exactly what they are selling.

 

--

Jupiter Jones [MVP]

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar

http://www.dts-l.org

 

 

"mikebear45" <mikebear45@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:E585320D-114A-4FCE-8F62-306EAFCA95AF@microsoft.com...

>I posted this same question 2 weeks ago, responses didn't really

>answer my

> question...Although, I did appreciate the help and thank you to all

> who

> replied! I'm still trying to determine if I have the proper product?

> I have

> one standard System Builder Pack for Vista Business 32 bit OEM

> sealed in it's

> original box and I am trying to determine if I've got the 3pk(with 3

> COA's

> and 3 Product Keys), or just 1 copy of a 3pk(with 1 COA and 1

> Product Key)?

> Hopefully, this written description may give you a better picture of

> my

> inquiry? I wish I knew how to post a picture here! Again, all

> responses are

> appreciated.

>

> P.S. I have contacted Microsoft Licensing and they were unable to

> help me

> short of opening the package and physically inspecting the contents.

> I'm

> trying to avoid this as I may need to return it...

> Thanks!

>

>

>

>

"mikebear45" <mikebear45@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:E585320D-114A-4FCE-8F62-306EAFCA95AF@microsoft.com...

>I posted this same question 2 weeks ago, responses didn't really answer my

> question...Although, I did appreciate the help and thank you to all who

> replied! I'm still trying to determine if I have the proper product? I

> have

> one standard System Builder Pack for Vista Business 32 bit OEM sealed in

> it's

> original box and I am trying to determine if I've got the 3pk(with 3 COA's

> and 3 Product Keys), or just 1 copy of a 3pk(with 1 COA and 1 Product

> Key)?

> Hopefully, this written description may give you a better picture of my

> inquiry? I wish I knew how to post a picture here! Again, all responses

> are

> appreciated.

>

> P.S. I have contacted Microsoft Licensing and they were unable to help me

> short of opening the package and physically inspecting the contents. I'm

> trying to avoid this as I may need to return it...

> Thanks!

>

>

>

>

 

 

The one packs I have seen came in a large light brown soft pack envelope.

The three packs come in a box. I'm in Canada. Different countries may have

different packaging. The packaging has been know to change without notice as

well. The one pack has one shrink wrapped OEM package with the COA attached

inside. The three packs have three of these and the OPK disk inside.

 

--

Kerry Brown

Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

http://www.vistahelp.ca

Carey, Jupiter, and Kerry

Thank you all for your time and advice! I've considered all your suggestions

and at this time I'm continuing to try to contact the vendor and hope for a

reply.(It's been 6 weeks now, after repeated attempts...still nothing)

 

Mike

 

 

"mikebear45" wrote:

> I posted this same question 2 weeks ago, responses didn't really answer my

> question...Although, I did appreciate the help and thank you to all who

> replied! I'm still trying to determine if I have the proper product? I have

> one standard System Builder Pack for Vista Business 32 bit OEM sealed in it's

> original box and I am trying to determine if I've got the 3pk(with 3 COA's

> and 3 Product Keys), or just 1 copy of a 3pk(with 1 COA and 1 Product Key)?

> Hopefully, this written description may give you a better picture of my

> inquiry? I wish I knew how to post a picture here! Again, all responses are

> appreciated.

>

> P.S. I have contacted Microsoft Licensing and they were unable to help me

> short of opening the package and physically inspecting the contents. I'm

> trying to avoid this as I may need to return it...

> Thanks!

>

>

>

>

"mikebear45" <mikebear45@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:74C536A0-56E9-4C1A-92DC-46C4320E2EA8@microsoft.com...

> Carey, Jupiter, and Kerry

> Thank you all for your time and advice! I've considered all your

> suggestions

> and at this time I'm continuing to try to contact the vendor and hope for

> a

> reply.(It's been 6 weeks now, after repeated attempts...still nothing)

>

 

 

I would think the price you paid would also be a very good indicator of what

you have. How much did you pay?

 

--

Kerry Brown

Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

http://www.vistahelp.ca

Mike

"It's been 6 weeks now, after repeated attempts...still nothing"

That suggests my suspicions of a less than ethical vendor are correct.

 

Can you post the identity of the vender and the price paid?

 

--

Jupiter Jones [MVP]

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar

http://www.dts-l.org

 

 

"mikebear45" <mikebear45@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:74C536A0-56E9-4C1A-92DC-46C4320E2EA8@microsoft.com...

> Carey, Jupiter, and Kerry

> Thank you all for your time and advice! I've considered all your

> suggestions

> and at this time I'm continuing to try to contact the vendor and

> hope for a

> reply.(It's been 6 weeks now, after repeated attempts...still

> nothing)

>

> Mike

Jupiter, Kerry

 

Vendor: http://www.softwaresurplus.com

 

Price: $167.00

Mike

 

P.S. I purchased an OEM copy of Windows Vista Ultimate from another

vendor(NewEgg.com) for $199.00 the packaging is identical to the Windows

Vista Business version.(other than the label nomenclature)

 

 

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> Mike

> "It's been 6 weeks now, after repeated attempts...still nothing"

> That suggests my suspicions of a less than ethical vendor are correct.

>

> Can you post the identity of the vender and the price paid?

>

> --

> Jupiter Jones [MVP]

> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar

> http://www.dts-l.org

>

>

> "mikebear45" <mikebear45@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

> news:74C536A0-56E9-4C1A-92DC-46C4320E2EA8@microsoft.com...

> > Carey, Jupiter, and Kerry

> > Thank you all for your time and advice! I've considered all your

> > suggestions

> > and at this time I'm continuing to try to contact the vendor and

> > hope for a

> > reply.(It's been 6 weeks now, after repeated attempts...still

> > nothing)

> >

> > Mike

>

>

"mikebear45" <mikebear45@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:2A582BF4-B6C8-48A8-8CDF-4BB77E6A90EA@microsoft.com...

> Jupiter, Kerry

>

> Vendor: http://www.softwaresurplus.com

>

> Price: $167.00

> Mike

 

 

At that price it's unlikely to be a three pack. That's a little high for a

one pack but extremely low for a three pack. If it is a three pack I'd be

worried about it's legitimacy.

 

--

Kerry Brown

Microsoft MVP - Shell/User

http://www.vistahelp.ca

Off-topic from your post, apologies. I went to the site where you

purchased your product, and saw the list of "Best sellers", and didn't

see Vista listed. Curious, I checked other sites.... XP is almost always before

Vista in the best selling categories. Even at msn.com. XP products

are the top 4 out of 5. Only the last link has a Vista product

ahead of an XP OS.... even then, XP is all over the top 10.

Granted, Vista is doing well.... because it comes with new computers.

But, it is interesting that after all these years, XP Pro and XP Home

continue to sell so well.

 

http://www.softwaresurplus.com/Guaranteed/Low.Prices

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/software/229653/ref=pd_ts_sw_nav/103-6058038-3429457?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-1&pf_rd_r=0XANC9Q5AXQT7XGHVBB0&pf_rd_t=2101&pf_rd_p=221591101&pf_rd_i=51560011

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2060350368+4802&name=Top+Sellers

 

http://shopping.msn.com/results/shp/?bCatId=5577

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&id=pcat17071&type=page&ks=960&st=operating+system&sc=softwareSP&cp=1&sp=-bestsellingsort+skuid&qp=ccat01081%23%23-1%23%23-1%7E%7Eq6f7065726174696e672073797374656d%7E%7Eccat01121%23%231%23%23h%7E%7Enccat01122%23%230%23%23h&list=n&usc=Software&nrp=15&iht=n

 

http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?catNavId=3954&catNavId=3954&ic=12_0&ref=125875.273869+500854.4293871607&search_sort=5&selected_items=

 

http://www.compusa.com/products/products.asp?N=200704&Cn=Operating%5FSystems%5FSoftware&Ns=top%5Fseller%7C1#sort1

 

 

-Michael

 

* mikebear45:

> Jupiter, Kerry

>

> Vendor: http://www.softwaresurplus.com

>

> Price: $167.00

> Mike

>

> P.S. I purchased an OEM copy of Windows Vista Ultimate from another

> vendor(NewEgg.com) for $199.00 the packaging is identical to the Windows

> Vista Business version.(other than the label nomenclature)

>

>

> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

>

>> Mike

>> "It's been 6 weeks now, after repeated attempts...still nothing"

>> That suggests my suspicions of a less than ethical vendor are correct.

>>

>> Can you post the identity of the vender and the price paid?

>>

>> --

>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]

>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar

>> http://www.dts-l.org

>>

>>

>> "mikebear45" <mikebear45@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

>> news:74C536A0-56E9-4C1A-92DC-46C4320E2EA8@microsoft.com...

>>> Carey, Jupiter, and Kerry

>>> Thank you all for your time and advice! I've considered all your

>>> suggestions

>>> and at this time I'm continuing to try to contact the vendor and

>>> hope for a

>>> reply.(It's been 6 weeks now, after repeated attempts...still

>>> nothing)

>>>

>>> Mike

>>