RE: Illegal XP?

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From: Litch (Litch_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/05/04 

Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 09:43:03 -0800

Well you did good by posting on the MS boards that she is selling the same
copy of XP on every computer. Is it the same key on every computer though? Im
going to assume so because of all the court issues. What you could do is tell
her customers to buy from you since your legit (im going to assume you are)
and that if they have any doubts about purchising a computer to check it out
first. Most stores Ive seen have display models. Have them check the display
module regisrty (if htey kknow how) for the CD key and see if it matches
theres. If so, they shouldnt be buying from that store and demand their money
back.
Your competitor should be shut down for selling the same copy to every one,
its just not right.

"Mike" wrote:

> I am a Microsoft OEM system builder with a small store. I have always
> followed all the rules. My competition in this small town has one XP Pro disk
> and puts it on all the new computers they sell. There have been problems. She
> has been to court several times and lost. The customers never get their money
> or computer back and the court seems unwilling to do anything else. It is
> impossible for me to compete with someone who doesn't have the additional
> expense of selling a legal OS with a computer. I have been approached by
> several of her customers. They ask me what can they do? I give them the
> 1-800-rulegit number. I don't know what else to say. Since this is an illegal
> unlicensed copy of Windows couldn't the customer go to the police? Again,
> this is a small town so I try to stay out of all this nasty business. Any
> advice I can pass on to my customers would be appreciated. Mike.

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