Re: License Transfer

So what you are saying is if my wife buys an outfit from a local botique and
I accidently spill wine on her blouse she wont be able to wear the remaining
outfit even if she purchases another blouse from another store?

Just joking,

I know the ELUA is somewhat one sided. I myself have been building my
systems for a few years as I'm sure many of you do the same. I have purchased
OEM software for these purposes. From what I see from the ELUA the OEM that
was preinstalled can't be transfered. I'm then assuming that even if I build
my own system that this would also apply when using an OEM disc. A retail
version is transferable "only once". I haven't attached my certificate of
authenticity to the case in the evnt that I want to change the case. Am I
then in violation of the EULA?
I'm sure Microsoft has to use some "CSF" (Common Sence Factoring) just like
the rest of us. Basicly I guess I would be better buying (or not) a retail
version of a product and hope that nothing needs to be changed.

Martin


"Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:

> The wording of End User Licenses has always been a bone of contention for many. Just like the fact that they all basically say, you don't own the software, you purchased a license to use it.
>
> As for some of the scenarios, on a pre-built machine, you might not be able to replace the motherboard with a different one. You could physically do so, but Windows might refuse to boot, and the "recovery" CD/partition may refuse to install.
>
> There are just too many variables to say when the computer it was pre-installed on is no longer the same one.
>
> --
> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display\Security
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
> --------------------------------
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> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>
> "Bill Marriott" <wjm@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:Ow%23CrOg9FHA.4004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Define "machine?"
> >
> > Is it the motherboard? That's a $35 part, one of the least expensive
> > components of the whole system.
> >
> > The CPU? Faster ones are coming out all the time.
> >
> > If I replace just the motherboard, is it still the same machine? If I
> > upgrade just the CPU is it the same machine? If I upgrade both? If I add a
> > video card? Upgrade the hard disk?
> >
> > My sister has an HP Pavilion computer I originally bought for her in 1998.
> > Since, then I've upgraded nearly every component of the system for her over
> > time. Only the power supply, case, and floppy disk drive are the original
> > equipment now. (She likes the matched look of the monitor, speakers,
> > keyboard, mouse, and case.)
> >
> > At one point, if any, did I sacrifice the license to use Microsoft software
> > on "that computer?"
> >
> > What if the a thunderstorm blows out the power supply and floppy disk
> > finally? When I replace that, she really won't have any parts from the old
> > machine ... will I have to repurchase all the Microsoft software for her?
> >
> > I'm not disputing the accuracy of your answer, I'm just pointing out the
> > absurdity of the policy.
> >
> > Bill
> >
> >
> > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:etvFLgf9FHA.1844@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > If XP Home was pre-installed on your computer, legally, no you can't. OEM
> > versions of Windows XP (and other applications/operating systems) are tied
> > to the machine they are originally installed on.
> >
> > Retail verisons can be transferred, but you must give the new owner the COA
> > and the CD-Key. You also have to uninstall it from whatever system its
> > currently on.
> >
> > --
> > Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
> > Display\Security
> > Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> > http://www.dougknox.com
> > --------------------------------
> > Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
> > http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
> > --------------------------------
> > Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> > Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
> >
> > "Martin" <Martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:7EC8286A-327F-49FD-9510-27848680811A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>I was looking at transferring XP home to another person.
> >> Also I was considering obtaining "Map point" software along with "Access".
> >> Martin
> >>
> >> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" wrote:
> >>
> >>> It depends on the software.
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
> >>> Display\Security
> >>> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> >>> http://www.dougknox.com
> >>> --------------------------------
> >>> Per user Group Policy Restrictions for XP Home and XP Pro
> >>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm
> >>> --------------------------------
> >>> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> >>> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
> >>>
> >>> "Martin" <Martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> >>> news:38895293-1785-462A-800D-70F5763CC4A6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>> > Does anyone know of a link on microsofts web site regarding transfer of
> >>> > license for software?
> >>> > Martin
> >>>
> >
> >
>
.

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