In the event Windows isn't able to activate online, you'll have the option to activate Windows 7 using an automated phone system.
eBay Policy States OEM, bundled, or recovery software may be listed only if it is included along with the original hardware, such as the motherboard, hard drive, or computer sold with the OEM software." - Therefore, this sale includes the original broken beyond economical repair computer and motherboard. Due to size, weight and low value it is not posted and must be collected. Microsoft Policy States "Large brand-name computer manufacturers, such as Dell and Compaq, often include OEM software on non-holographic “recovery” or “re installation” discs that show the manufacturer’s brand name. These software packages are typically marked with a phrase that states, for instance, “For Distribution with a new Dell PC only.” Recovery or re installation software is licensed only for distribution with new computers and can be redistributed only with the computer for which it was initially distributed. Distributing such software with individual PC hardware components (e.g. hard drive; RAM) does not comply with Microsoft’s OEM distribution requirements." - Therefore, this sale includes the original computer from which the CoA was taken off. CoA may be different to the one pictured and will show signs of wear however it is usable. OEM Software: Microsoft's Distribution Agreement for System Builders states that the system builder software packs are not intended for distribution to end users unless the end users are acting as system builders by assembling their own PCs. A "system builder" is anyone who assembles, reassembles or installs software on a new or used computer system. OEM/Reinstall Disks/MAR Software: Recovery media, OEM media and MAR media containing Microsoft software must be redistributed as part of a complete package that contains the media, the original computer hardware with which the software was distributed and the corresponding COA label. - Therefore this software for sale is bundled with hardware. |