Re: Microsoft Activation Stupidity

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chrispsg wrote: 
Number 11

http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/e/3/4e3eace0-4c6d-4123-9d0c-c80436181742/OSLicQA.doc

11.	Rather than purchase completely new PCs, my organization performs
in-place upgrades to the hardware on many of our computers. We often
times only replace the motherboard, processor, and memory. Since the
COA is still on the case and the OS is still installed on the hard
drive, this computer is still licensed, right?
ANSWER.  Generally, you may upgrade or replace all of the hardware
components on your computer and maintain the license for the original
Microsoft OEM operating system software, with the exception of an
upgrade or replacement of the motherboard. An upgrade of the
motherboard is considered to result in a "new personal computer."
Microsoft OEM operating system software cannot be transferred from one
computer to another. Therefore, if the motherboard is upgraded or
replaced for reasons other than a defect then a new computer has been
created, the original license expires, and a new full operating system
license (not upgrade) is required. This is true even if the computer is
covered under Software Assurance or other Volume License programs.


Oh OK, so now we only have proof that it applies to the Educational licensing for Microsoft products. The OP at no time ever stated he was using an educational license. Why are you stating this "license tied to the motherboard" thing as though it applies to any license of Windows XP as opposed to only the educational license? You are perpetuating a falacy by ommision of information.

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