[Ham-Computers] windows copies

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Adam,

The new/refurbished Compaq system I bought had XP Pro installed on it, I had 
to use XP Home Edition. I had to "buy" a copy, as that was my only option. 
Said copy can be used just once.

To add insult to injury, I did not get a copy of XP Pro, even though I paid 
for that too!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Liette" <aliette at embarqmail.com>
To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or 
experimenting" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] windows copies


>
> 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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