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Can these be legit windows licenses?

Hi All -

I need to do a brand new install of windows on a machine that I have repaired.  I need to buy a new copy of windows so I went shopping online.

I've found windows 7 pro and windows 7 home premium for $95 and $60 respectively, and windows 8 pro full for $67.  

They say they are full, genuine editions, downloadable and able to be burned as an ISO to a DVD for reloading if necessary later.  

Here's the link:
https://discountedsoftwaresource.com/windowstheme.php

Note they say the windows 7 versions are "OEM" versions.  But in chat they said the installs will work on any brand machine.

Do these sound like legitimate copies of software with legit licenses?

Thanks!
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kugaconsultants

The reason why these OEM licenses are so cheap is because these are supposed to be packaged with computers for resale.  I don't know the exact legal verbiage behind OEM licenses but I do know they were not designed for individual use and only to resell with a computer.  I do know this is not the proper way to license a computer.  If you want to stay clear of Microsoft legal (assuming if they ever audit) you should always buy a full copy unless you have a legitimate resellers permit and are a reseller of computers.
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