Re: OEM Windows XP purchased at shows

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WIRED wrote:
Many vendors sell OEM versions of Windows XP Pro at these shows at discount rates. Is this something to stay away from, or is it completely legit?





That will likely depend upon the integrity of each individual vendor. If the CD is in the original shrink-wrapped packaging, is accompanied by the correct documentation, Certificate of Authenticity, a label bearing the Product Key, and a working non-peripheral PC component, than it's likely to be a legitimate license. Otherwise, it's probably not legitimate. If it's a branded OEM CD, it'll be legitimate only if accompanied by the entire PC.


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