• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Windows2000 COA $74 + $6.11 S&H

W

WiseOldMan

Member
I was looking for a Win2000 COA to 'legalize' my new Athlon system.
After searching the net I found #9Software to have the lowest price.

$74.00 + $6.11 = $80.11 shipped UPS Ground

Note: This is just for the COA & manual. No CD media.


[link deleted]

---

I personally phoned Microsoft's piracy department. I took the rep to #9 Software's site, and asked him if this is legal. The official word from Microsoft is, IT IS NOT!

1. This license is only valid if you have a legal copy of the CD.

2. Since this is an OEM license, the CD and the license should be sold with a system.

Therefore, please do not post any more deals like this.

The rep also said Microsoft will be in contact with #9 about this.

Thank you,

AnandTech Moderator
 
hmm
arent these threads getting locked that deal with this COA stuff.
Sounds sketchy, ill take the 5 dollar version from my skool.
hehehe
 
Sorry, but this is still an OEM license. That means it is legitimate only if you buy it with (IIRC) a hard drive, CPU, or motherboard, and then only if you use that license with that particular piece of hardware.

What you want is a retail license.
 
Actually according to MS, the selling of COAs to end users even with "hardware components" is now prohibited under their EULA effective 10/2001. If you are an end-user and need a MS product for your computer then you must obtain it through the OEM that sold you the computer or you must purchase the retail boxed version of the product. Exceptions to this are academic and NFR software that carrly their own EULA. This topic was recently discussed in this locked thread
 
I bought my HD from Dell; motherboard and CPU from Newegg.
But I don't think Bill Gates would care where I got my Windows COA
as long as it's not conterfeited. You can always buy a mouse or something
along with the license .. I think a mouse is considered 'hardware' 🙂

At least with the COA on the case it looks legitimate. 😉
 


<< I bought my HD from Dell; motherboard and CPU from Newegg.
But I don't think Bill Gates would care where I got my Windows COA
as long as it's not conterfeited. You can always buy a mouse or something
along with the license .. I think a mouse is considered 'hardware' 🙂

At least with the COA on the case it looks legitimate. 😉 >>



HeHe You don't know Bill!
rolleye.gif


Technically it is still illegal under their current EULA. As far as MS is concerned you are using a priated copy if you go this route with a machine built as you described. There are no more "technical OEM" purchases such as buying an OEM drive preloaded with a MS OS as they have allowed in the past. Checkout this weeks' Information Week for an in-depth article on this very issue.
 
I guess with MS's monopolistic control of the OS market they can set
whatever rule they want. Billy got enough money already. Give us a break!
There's no way in hell I'm going to spend $250 for a retail package of Win2K
that MS isn't even selling or providing free tech support for anymore. :|
 
Get Real was the only voice expressing any opinion on the legality of the sale of COA/Authentiucation keys. He mis-stated the true facts to such an extent that the mods locked the thread. He continues to mis-state the microsoft policy. I urge everyone to examine the situation for themselves with reference to the microsoft web site before determining such a deal is legal or illegal.

I had run across the availability of additional licenses on the Microsoft site, since it seemed foolish to pay for packaging and shrink wrap when all I needed was a license. I located the information on the microsoft web site (current as of 3/14/2002) and here it is. You have to check the microsoft site for the availability/legality of such COA/licenses, but you cannot say that they are per se illegal.

The following is a direct paste of the information on the Microsoft site regarding the purchase of additional licenses once you have a purchased CD:

Contrary to the direct statement in a previously locked topic, such a sale by a vendor and such a use by a licensed XP OS user is not a violation of the EULA.

Note however that you must have a legal copy to start with.

Windows XP Home Edition > How to Buy > Look Up Prices

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Posted: January 31, 2002

Windows XP Home Edition is available as a full product or as an upgrade from Windows 98/Windows 98 SE or Windows Me. Under the Windows XP End-User License Agreement (EULA), you may install one licensed copy of Windows XP on one computer. Microsoft has offered retail partners in the U.S. and Canada the ability to sell additional licenses at a discount. If you own a licensed copy of Windows XP, check with your local retailer or order additional licenses from shop.microsoft.com.

Microsoft also offers an additional license service to customers who have legally installed Windows XP and have an immediate need for an additional license due to work stoppage or other unforseen circumstance. In the U.S. and Canada, call the Windows Product Activation Call Center at 888-571-2048 for more information on how you can take advantage of this service.

 
Thanks for clearing this up for me. In the original thread I really didn't mean to imply that one might use a copy with this. I just wanted to install XP on one or two other computers at home but was unsure whether anything other than an OEM (?) or Retail XP purchase was legal. I assumed the COA was for corporate use more than anything. Thanks for the help.....
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top