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14th November 2008, 19:43 | #1 |
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OEM licence
Just a quick question.
Can anybody tell me, with any authority, whether a Microsoft Windows XP Pro OEM licence transfers with a transfer of ownership of the PC in question? I know the licence dies when the PC dies but I've just been told they are non transferable either and I don't believe it. Can anybody help please? |
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According to Microsoft Terms and Conditions
You cannot sell a Computer with a Previously used OEM operating Licence on it. Licences cannot be transferred between users or to a new user unless they are the first user of said licence. Upgrading a Motherboard also now requires a new Licence as this is considered a New Computer by Microsoft Licencing. Of course it is done all the time, but if you are a Microsoft Registered System Builder you could find problems for yourself. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 14th November 2008 at 20:26.. |
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It's bad news I'm afraid Paul. An OEM license is restricted to one machine in its lifetime. When the PC dies, the license dies with it... Sorry.
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Thanks John
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