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Resolved Sell Windows XP OEM

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by SVEN, 2013/03/24.

  1. 2013/03/24
    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi all,
    I got myself a new system (see specs) and will disassemble the old one and sell for parts. 2 hard drives, Processor, 1 gb RAM. No problem there.

    I also have a windows xp DVD with sticker and key. This is an OEM version and if I understand the rules correctly, I have to sell it with some hardware to make the sale legal.

    Do I have to deactivate windows? If so how do I that?
    Is it good enough if I remove it from my hard drive?

    Thanks
    Sven
     
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  2. 2013/03/25
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff

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    As I understand it, an OEM version is legit on the first system it was installed and can not be "deactivated" and reinstalled on different hardware, not even by the original owner.
     
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    Arie

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    Pretty much what Christer said. Except that you are not even the owner, Microsoft still owns the software. You are only granted a license to use. You cannot transfer your OEM XP license from one computer to another.
     
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  5. 2013/03/25
    SVEN

    SVEN Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks to both of you.
    I guess it is trash?
    No value what so ever?

    Sven
     
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  6. 2013/03/26
    Christer

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    Beerglass coaster?
     
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  7. 2013/03/26
    PeteC

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    Please mark your thread as 'Resolved'.

     
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  8. 2013/04/01
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    Long ago, some publication stated the user can request from Microsoft, the permission to MOVE the Windows software from one computer to another. Perhaps this is an old hacker's tale?
     
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    SpywareDr

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    Microsoft Licensing FAQ
     
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  10. 2013/04/01
    ephemarial

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    As everyone has mentioned the oem license is tied to the computer it was activated on and not the owner.

    Correct me if misunderstanding.
    Computer is the motherboard. All else (cpu, hard drive , memory , video and other cards) can be changed.

    Soo – to answer Svens question
    Yes – the oem software can be sold for use on the motherboard it was activated on. Sell motherboard with included software, a package deal.
     
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  11. 2013/04/02
    Arie

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    The official explanation from Microsoft goes like this:

    The notion that you can just sell the motherboard is wrong. It stems from the fact that resellers needed to bundle Microsoft's OEM software with a piece of hardware (Windows XP OEM versions where sometimes sold with just a RS232 cable). Later Microsoft got more restrictive.

    But as an end user you can only transfer the entire PC to another user as seen above... at least if you want to comply with the licensing.
     
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  12. 2013/05/01
    catilley1092

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    Thank you Arie, for making that point quite clear. Many of those who sold XP OEM software under the terms described were abusing the system, via online sites such as eBay. To make matters worse, much of it is counterfeit & won't pass validation during the first huge rounds of Windows Updates, if that update is checked to install.

    There are way too many uninformed computer owners who believes that the OS is their property. Only the hardware & their license to use the software, subject to the conditions of the EULA, is physically owned.

    The software, even the full retail versions, belongs to MS.

    Cat
     
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