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| Thread ID: 106041 | 2009-12-23 06:11:00 | Xp licence for dead laptop, what do people do with them? | Morgenmuffel (187) | Press F1 |
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| 842580 | 2009-12-24 21:27:00 | Ok so basically if I see a COA stuck on the side of a dead machine, its worth prying it off to use (or at least try) | Morgenmuffel (187) | ||
| 842581 | 2009-12-24 21:33:00 | Why not or write the key down :p I dont put COA's on the cases here. Just because they say you have to. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 842582 | 2009-12-25 03:31:00 | Why not or write the key down :p I dont put COA's on the cases here. Just because they say you have to. Yup, but then if someone needs to do a repair install at some stage and the client can't supply the sticker, they are screwed. |
Sam I Am (1679) | ||
| 842583 | 2009-12-25 04:46:00 | No money = no business :p Oh crap. I have both a business and no money. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 842584 | 2009-12-25 05:24:00 | Oh crap. I have both a business and no money. What ever as long as your happy. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 842585 | 2009-12-25 05:27:00 | Happy? Oh yes, I remember that. | KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 842586 | 2009-12-25 08:18:00 | Hi, there's been a lot of interesting conversation about how people would prefer OEM software to be licensed, but I just wanted to be clear: A Microsoft OEM COA cannot be re-used with another computer in any way . Generally it would be safe to assume the same rules apply for other software developers until you check their licence terms . Re-using a Microsoft OEM COA with another computer system is copyright infringement, aka software piracy . That's true in NZ as well . The OEM licence is only valid for the original computer system . Wainuitech's screenshots and licence quote are spot on . Aside from the possiblity of causing activation/validation problems for people in the future, re-using an OEM key or sticker on another computer would be misleading, especialy if there's any pretence that a licensed copy of the software is being provided . I think it's dishonest and for a business it would be a crime . If you want a licence you can transfer there is that choice, that's the Retail licence (Full Packaged Product) . There are also refurbisher programs ( . mar . partners . extranet . microsoft . com/DonateRecieveComputers . aspx" target="_blank">www . mar . partners . extranet . microsoft . com) for easily recycling old PCs . Anyone who's aware of someone re-using Microsoft OEM COAs on another computer system can report it to nzpiracy@microsoft . com (link with more info ( . microsoft . com/nz/piracy/report/default . mspx" target="_blank">www . microsoft . com)) . cheers W |
waldok (15185) | ||
| 842587 | 2009-12-25 08:26:00 | Alright, now for arguement's sake, I have machines with a variety of OEM COA's, and various versions of XP and Service Packs . How would you suggest someone in my position would get the exact version of the OS to match those various COA's, and do so without encouraging the wrath of the original copyright holders and getting ones internet connection cut off for copyright 'alleged' violations? And without blowing even more money in Microsoft's direction? Hi Paul, if you don't already have the usual recovery partition or disks that are provided with the OEM licence, you should be able to order replacement disks from the computer manufacturer . cheers W |
waldok (15185) | ||
| 842588 | 2009-12-25 08:59:00 | Anyone who's aware of someone re-using Microsoft OEM COAs on another computer system can report it to nzpiracy@microsoft.com (link with more info (www.microsoft.com)). The mind boggles.:dogeye: All Hail MS. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 842589 | 2009-12-25 09:15:00 | The mind boggles.:dogeye: My mind Boggles at t e moment but that s alcohol induced :lol: |
wainuitech (129) | ||
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