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06-13-2005, 04:47 PM
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Must I keep all the packaging?
I just had to purchase a full retail boxed version of XP Pro for one of my PCs at work. Do I have to keep all of the packaging (box, foldouts, etc.) in order to comply with licensing requirments?
If not, what must I keep in order to comply? As always, thanks! Wanabe |
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06-13-2005, 05:08 PM
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all you really need to keep is the COA (Certificate of Authencity). the CD Key on it is essentially your license to use the software
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06-15-2005, 09:44 PM
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All you really have to do is keep the folder inside the box with the CD and product key. You could theoretically just put the CD in a case and cut out the product key and paste it on the case, too. Microsoft really doesn't care whether you keep all their packaging -- as long as you only have XP on one computer and are using a legitimate, activated product key, you are within the bounds of your license.
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