Is there a quick way to check for Genuine Windows?

[jaypro]

Hey, so I'm looking into buy a PC second-hand online for work.  I need Windows 7 or 8 Ultimate because I need the multiple language support.  Are all these deals on craigslist and ebay too good to be true?  They include Windows 8 Ultimate with their computer sale, even though a full copy of that is ~$300.  I know there are ways to bypass activation/make Windows look legit, but I need a 100% way to check if its a non-pirated/genuine copy of windows?

 

Thanks.

[AvoK95]

Windows 8 doesn't support genuine validation yet. Windows 7 does and Windows 8 will eventually.

 

Here's where I check if a Windows is genuine or not..

http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/

[MdX MaxX]

Windows 8 Ultimate doesn't exist.  So if someone tries to sell you that, it's certainly not legit.   :lol:

[GoodBytes]

Agreed. Windows 8 highest edition is Professional

[arkon]

Agreed. Windows 8 highest edition is Professional

 

*Windows 8 Pro with Media Center

[GoodBytes]

That's an add-on, not an edition

[arkon]

That's an add-on, not an edition

 

Fair enough. Either way, it's Windows 8 Pro, not Professional, so you're probably getting scammed if somebody's selling that to you too!

[GoodBytes]

Pro is short for Professional. But yes, you are correct.