At 10:30 AM 3/11/2006, Chuck Andrews typed:
In a typical rebuild where I carry their CPU forward, again, I use
their Product Key and my call to Microsoft saves them $90.00.
Microsoft always asks me if this is the first time this installation
of Windows is being authenticated. Other than that, all I am asked
by Microsoft and have to explain is the first set of 6 characters in
the installation code, the Product Key, the brand and model of the
computer, where it was purchased and how many computers (always 1)
Windows has been installed on using this Product Key.
I would wager everything that I own that at least 9 out of 10 of
these machines didn't need a rebuild at all. Why would one rebuild a
machine if you're carrying the cpu & mombo over to a new case unless
their case is too small for the additions they want? This happens so
very little but you talk like that it happens all the time.
The only time I have sold Windows was the OEM version where I am
building a new computer and using a new CPU. So far all of my
motherboard replacements have been approved by Microsoft as long as
the original CPU was carried forward. If you know Microsoft will
allow you to carry Windows XP OEM forward with a CPU you are
carrying forward (other components are usually carried forward,
also) would you make the phone call and save the $90.00 or sell a
Windows XP OEM kit?
OH ! That's not what you say here quoted from the archives.
On Mon, 4 Mar 2002 06:56:39 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> typed;
The computer has 98 SE. I tell people that I will copy and sell them a
Windows CD of the same version they have on their computer, but mine comes
without a product key. As an additional service, I can extract their product
key from their hard drive if their Windows folder there, even if their
computer will not boot into Windows.
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Wayne D. Johnson
Ashland, OH, USA 44805
<http://www.wavijo.com>
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