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    A question regarding software and theft

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Dan333SP, Feb 11, 2008.

  1. Dan333SP

    Dan333SP Notebook Consultant

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    I had my laptop stolen recently, and I've been trying to figure out what I can legally do about my copy of windows and MS Office. I still have the OEM Windows XP Pro installation disk that came from Gateway, but I've been told that this won't work on whatever new laptop I purchase because it was bought as a part of that original laptop and will only function legally on that machine. Has anyone had any experience with this? I also had a copy of Office Ultimate that i got through their college student promotion, but that was bought separately so I'm pretty sure that I can ask for a new product key from MS and reinstall on my new computer whenever it arrives...
     
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    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    call MS and tell them the situation and theu should help
     
    aan310, Feb 11, 2008
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  3. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    You're probably out of luck in regards to both products. I doubt MS would do anything. You might want to check on the MS Office key you have since you may have bought a license which allows you to install Office on a set number of machines. About Windows, since you have to get a new laptop anyway, I wouldn't really bother with getting some kind of compensation from MS (which I doubt you can get).
     
    jin07, Feb 11, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    OEM is tied to the original computer...MS isn't going to budge an inch.
     
    Greg, Feb 11, 2008
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    Imagine people claiming the same thing happened to you. MS won't know the truth from a lie. I do feel sorry for you though. Have you claimed it on your homeowners insurance to be replaced?
     
    kanehi, Feb 13, 2008
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