Hi I think this may be the case ------------------- A unique, unit-specific code is embedded in the firmware (ACPI BIOS). You don't get a Certificate of Authenticity or Product Ley. Microsoft is "encouraging" their large OEMs (like Dell) to do this. Toshiba laptop I just bought is the same way. ----------------------
Thanks I just thought it was strange not to see a COA on the machine and didn't want to get Burnt if we have any sort of audit Regards Nigel -----Original Message----- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: 04 February 2013 13:58 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Dell windows 8 COA On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 7:13 AM, Nigel Parker <nigel.par...@ultraframe.co.uk> wrote: > Although the desktops have a bronze sticker on the back with the > windows flag and the words "windows 8" > I cant find a COA sticker with a key anywhere on the machine inside, > outside , top bottom A unique, unit-specific code is embedded in the firmware (ACPI BIOS). You don't get a Certificate of Authenticity or Product Ley. Microsoft is "encouraging" their large OEMs (like Dell) to do this. Toshiba laptop I just bought is the same way. Keywords: OA 3.0 SLP, OA = OEM Activation, SLP = System Locked Pre-Installation I've seen claims that if the motherboard is replaced, the OEM is supposed to provide a printed card with a new Product Key, to allow the existing install to continue to be used. Haven't confirmed that with a reliable source yet. I don't know what happens if you try to use a "generic" OEM disc to do a "clean install" (i.e., without vendor shovelware) in such cases. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. The statements and opinions expressed in this email are my own and may not represent those of Ultraframe (UK) Ltd. This email is subject to copyright and the information contained in it is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is sent out only for intended recipient(s). Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorised. If you are not an intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or other use or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it, is prohibited and unlawful. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
