----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Q. Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "The Hardware List" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [H] MS gets serious about activation
All of my OEM windows provide a license to use that copy one one computer. If the legal BS says it can only be used on that one PC, then that ought to be illegal. It's likely unenforceable anyhow. The fact that I get it cheaper because I bought a full system is simply an aid to move systems and to move MSs OS. Hence, from an economical POV, it's to MSs advantage to do so.
You can discuss and debate it all you want. You can install your Windows XP OEM software on any computer you want using the Product Key on your COA. It is when activation fails and you have to call Microsoft you get your answer. Microsoft either gives you the 42 digit Authentication code after you give them the 54 digit Installaton code or they do not. If you lose, no appeals.
So far I have won during all of my calls, even when I used as little as one component (the CPU) from the original computer that Windows XP OEM bearing that Product Key was activated on.
Chuck
