Well, it isn't just Microsoft here. Pretty much *any* OEM software package no matter who it's from has pretty much the same EULA. And yes, they can and do enforce it. Microsoft has even gone after local companies here in Calgary that break the EULA and shut them down.
Microsoft attempted to enforce that OEM software could only be sold with complete systems but failed. You can buy an OEM copy of windows with a floppy drive. Therefore how can they enforce that any upgraded system needs to have a new license. They can't despite their claims in the EULA. It's Microsoft FUD.
The companies that were closed down, were not closed down for upgrading systems. I can guarantee you that.
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