Re: Can I resell XP computers in my consignment shop without COA?

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Format doesn't erase the data on the disk, it simply rewrites or resets the file table and writes a boot sector to the partition, the data is untouched. It makes no difference whether a quick or full format was done, the data will still all be on the disk.

John

Charles Lee wrote:

format them all...

(full format too, not quick one) its also the only secure way to guarantee your not passing on any personal data, especially with children involved...



"jho" <jhogan0101@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:ca1e90f6-9da0-43ba-b7d5-bef1d3a06a54@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I've inherited 40 pcs from a local school that are generic with xp pro
and no coa. maybe they have a corp license, not sure.
Anyone know if microsoft will hang me if i resell these in my retail
consignment store?



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