[Ham-Computers] windows copies

[Adam Liette]

Assuming he hasn't used his original copy anywhere else, if he reinstalls 
it, then it would be the only computer using that serial number and license. 
I believe dealers and service shops can get a "block" of OEM serial numbers. 
If they sell the computer or restore it for a customer, they use an OEM 
serial number and scratch it off their list. There's no installation CD 
included.

Adam
N8YD

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <dfischer at usol.com>
To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or 
experimenting" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 17:32
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] windows copies


> Jerry,
>
> The Windows XP Home Edition is licensed and is not transferable to anyone 
> else.
>
> Leaving the legal issues aside, only one installation is allowed. For you 
> to do a second installation, I think authorization is needed from MS.
>
> Your friend can reinstall his copy on his machine. However, as mentioned 
> above, I think he first needs authorization from MS.
>
> Normally a business will not install Windows on a machine for a client 
> unless said client has the installation discs and proper keys. Something 
> sounds a bit odd here ...
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jerry" <gmacari at tampabay.rr.com>
> To: "ham-computers" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 2:09 PM
> Subject: [Ham-Computers] windows copies
>
>
>> A friend of mine bought a computer a while back. It had win XP.  he had a
>> problem with the computer down the line. When he brought it in to be
>> repaired he neglected to bring his original installation disc. It was
>> returned with the repairers copy installed. Can he give his original copy 
>> to
>> someone else to use?
>> Can he install his own copy back into the machine?
>> Jerry wa2kdb
>>
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