Re: Can I resell XP computers in my consignment shop without COA?

July 16, 2008

Re: Can I resell XP computers in my consignment shop without COA?

On Jul 16, 3:30 pm, "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfri...@nospamgmail.com>

wrote:

> If the refurbisher does not have the original recovery media,

> they may be able to obtain the recovery media from the original

> manufacturer of that PC. A new Windows license is required for

> a refurbished PC if: The refurbisher cannot obtain the original recovery media,

>

> or

>

> The PC does not have a hard-disk based recovery image.

> In this case, the refurbisher must purchase a new license in

> order to deliver a genuine Windows operating system experience

> with the refurbished PC.

>

> --

> Carey Frisch

> Microsoft MVP

> Windows Desktop Experience -

> Windows Vista Enthusiast

>

> ---------------------------------------------------------------

>

> "jho" <jhogan0...@yahoo.com> wrote in messagenews:ca1e90f6-9da0-43ba-b7d5-bef1d3a06a54@p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...

>

> I've inherited 40 pcs from a local school that are generic with xp pro

> and no coa. maybe they have a corp license, not sure.

> Anyone know if microsoft will hang me if i resell these in my retail

> consignment store?

Thanks for the quick reply. So if there is a corp license on it i

can't sell it right? If i do sell it what penalties am i looking at?

whats the liklihood of them busting me and if they do is it a slap on

the wrist for the first time or pound me in the ass federal prison?

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