Windows 7 Should I buy Windows 7 on a CD

[CAG43]

What is the advantage to purchasing Windows 7 on a CD versus simply downloading the file and inserting the license key?

 

[Neemobeer]

You have the install media, vs having to download it. The download is freely accessible it just takes time. Other than that nothing.

 

[misu183]

[QUOTE="Neemobeer, post: 673467, member: 9 The download is freely accessible it just takes time. Other than that nothing.[/QUOTE]
For a decent connection speed (over 100 Mbs) I don't see a problem. Nevertheless must take into account that via Wi-fi router speed connection will be lower than incoming signal from provider.

 

[Rayal]

If your Windows license is OEM version download will not work, I know I tried. Microsoft would not recognize OEM license.

I had to purchase recovery media from manufacturer.