Hello everyone !

I bought an off-lease used IBM Netvista computer that had Windows XP
pre-installed. There is an IBM OEM Windows XP COA sticker. What does
this mean in term of license? Is this even legal? If something goes
wrong, whom can I ask for support?

I have looked at the license page at Mircrosoft but am still confused .
Any help?

Thank you.




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Canuckasian

"Canuckasian" <Canuckasian.1dfb700@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
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:
: Hello everyone !
:
: I bought an off-lease used IBM Netvista computer that had Windows XP
: pre-installed. There is an IBM OEM Windows XP COA sticker. What does
: this mean in term of license? Is this even legal? If something goes
: wrong, whom can I ask for support?

If you received all the cds and paperwork, yes, it's legal.
If something goes wrong, you ask the vendor/IBM for support.

:
: I have looked at the license page at Mircrosoft but am still confused .
: Any help?
:
: Thank you.
:
:
:
:
: --
: Canuckasian

It means that your copy of Windows is licensed specifically to that
computer. You are OK.

An OEM license cannot be transferred to another computer so you cannot use
that copy of Windows on a different computer even if you remove it from the
present one. OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. In other words, your's
was installed by the maker of the computer and was not purchased in a store.
95% of Windows out there are copies installed by the maker of the computer
so everything is quite normal about your Windows. Enjoy.

"Canuckasian" <Canuckasian.1dfb700@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
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>
> Hello everyone !
>
> I bought an off-lease used IBM Netvista computer that had Windows XP
> pre-installed. There is an IBM OEM Windows XP COA sticker. What does
> this mean in term of license? Is this even legal? If something goes
> wrong, whom can I ask for support?
>
> I have looked at the license page at Mircrosoft but am still confused .
> Any help?
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
>
> --
> Canuckasian

I am not saying that I am a Microsoft Pro or anything but with my own
personal experiences I always find a new clean retail version of Windows
bought from the Windows Market Place a better choice. Keep in mind this is
just my opinion. With all the piracy issues today I feel better being able
to grab my cd with the holograms and stuff on it so I KNOW I am legal. Again
my personal experiences buying software or inheriting software. I have never
had a problem with Microsoft or IBM. Just wanted to give you the other side
of the coin so you can make your own informed decision.
"Canuckasian" <Canuckasian.1dfb700@pcbanter.net> wrote in message
news:Canuckasian.1dfb700@pcbanter.net...
>
> Hello everyone !
>
> I bought an off-lease used IBM Netvista computer that had Windows XP
> pre-installed. There is an IBM OEM Windows XP COA sticker. What does
> this mean in term of license? Is this even legal? If something goes
> wrong, whom can I ask for support?
>
> I have looked at the license page at Mircrosoft but am still confused .
> Any help?
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
>
> --
> Canuckasian