Re: Making XP a Trial Version

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From: Andrew (andrew_at_ztechpc.net)
Date: 09/30/04 

Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 11:19:26 -0400

Maybe I should have mention I am already an OEM system builder :) I tried
the OEM forums but the told me to go to a developer forum, I am not a
technet subscriber so I thought I would check here.
"Mike Brannigan [MSFT]" <mikebran@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:uytyu4vpEHA.1300@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> "Andrew" <andrew@ztechpc.net> wrote in message
> news:uIYlZsvpEHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>I figured MS doesn't, but there must be some 3rd party software that can
>>target windows or a specific application?
>
> No - you may not resell our product under your own terms.
> If you are planning to resell our product as part of a larger bundle then
> you must comply with the licensing of that product and our terms as an
> OEM/System Builder.
>
> If you choose to not join one of the programs to allow you to redistribute
> ad resell our operating systems and just purchase either generic OEM or
> retail products and then try and sell them under the kind of scheme you
> suggest then you will be in violation of our licensing and may be subject
> to action especially since you are doing this as a commercial vendor.
> You should take Carey's advice and consult us about becoming an OEM/System
> Builder
>
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>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
> --
> Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]
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> "Andrew" <andrew@ztechpc.net> wrote in message
> news:uIYlZsvpEHA.3424@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>I figured MS doesn't, but there must be some 3rd party software that can
>>target windows or a specific application?
>> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ObZcwVvpEHA.4008@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Microsoft does not offer a program to install a trial version
>>> of Windows XP on a computer. You'll have to install
>>> Windows XP as a fully operational operating system and
>>> charge your customers the cost on the front end.
>>>
>>> Welcome to the Microsoft System Builder Website
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/oem/default.mspx
>>>
>>> Microsoft Licensing 101
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/resources/default.mspx
>>>
>>> --
>>> Carey Frisch
>>> Microsoft MVP
>>> Windows XP - Shell/User
>>>
>>> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>>>
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>
>>> "Andrew" wrote:
>>>
>>> | I would like to lock XP after 30 days of use unless they
>>> | enter a code I provide them or something. I don't think
>>> | this is possible with windows natively but who knows.
>>> | Its basically for business' we sell systems too, they have 30 days to
>>> | pay the balance of the system, if they do
>>> | we would give them a code to unlock windows, if not then
>>> | they would get locked out kind of like if windows was not
>>> | activated. Does anyone know of any software that will do this?
>>>
>>
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