Re: registration / activation question

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Wonderman wrote:
I have an original purchased version of XP Pro and after doing a fresh
install of Vista I wanted to sell it. Since buying an OEM machine I
haven't used this version for three years. I'm sure it was activated
but cant recall if I registered it. I have the original Product Key
sticker.
What issues if any would a buyer for this software encounter ? Does
MS maintain records of all " owners " and could a new owners install
of this software fail ? Due to the ability of a buyer to copy the
disk and knowing the product key I cant really offer a return policy
on it.

As long as it doesn't have "OEM" in the code key, you can resell it. Note
that you CAN buy OEM's retail, so if it's ever been installed, it can't be
sold.

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