Computer Software Question

#1

I am a new guy on the forum, but have been lurking around for a while trying to learn as much as I can. I to have been a victim of Ebay, but that is another story.

I have a question about some software that I have. I have about 150 copies of Windows XP Pro Dell version plus the restore discs for Dell Optiplex computers. They came with the computers at work. I do know that you do not receive the discs from Dell unless you purchase them. I was thinking about listing them on Bonanzle or Ebid, but not sure of the ethics invloved. They do not have a COA with them. They are for recovering your PC after it has crashed and I am sure there are several people out there that could use these to fix their PC. I know Ebay has a deal with Microsoft and will not allow this type of a sell. What's your opinion on this??? Question

IN2FORD

#2

IN2FORD wrote (View Post): › I am a new guy on the forum, but have been lurking around for a while trying to learn as much as I can. I to have been a victim of Ebay, but that is another story.

I have a question about some software that I have. I have about 150 copies of Windows XP Pro Dell version plus the restore discs for Dell Optiplex computers. They came with the computers at work. I do know that you do not receive the discs from Dell unless you purchase them. I was thinking about listing them on Bonanzle or Ebid, but not sure of the ethics invloved. They do not have a COA with them. They are for recovering your PC after it has crashed and I am sure there are several people out there that could use these to fix their PC. I know Ebay has a deal with Microsoft and will not allow this type of a sell. What's your opinion on this??? Question

IN2FORD

If you are selling them just as "recovery disks" you should be fine. Lot of people sell them that way.

#3

i've used exactly the same disc on my newly formatted pc and it works really great. the disc is damn useful!

#4

Be Careful if they do not have the COA or they are already registered to a system already, you may want to contact MS and find out, better safe than sorry. They see you selling and if something is wrong your toast LOL.

#5

IMO if these are for a certain PC, and not for any pc. then it should be ok.

b/c if these are for a certain p/c only and these pcs came from the factory with the disc to begin with they should be entitled to a disc....but if these are for ANY pc I see a problem there. of course in todays society where these large corporation have found loopholes whereby you no longer own but RENT .. well...