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    Refund on pre-packaged Windows...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Rykoshet, Apr 8, 2011.

  1. Rykoshet

    Rykoshet Notebook Deity

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    Hey, I have heard from numerous people that the microsoft windows that comes packaged with prebuilt systems can be returned to microsoft for a refund if you decline the EULA at before installing it.

    I am very very VERY!!! interested in doing this, as it is an necessary $100 addition to a system I'm looking to buy, especially since it'll be running linux.

    Does anyone have instructions for doing this? Steps to follow? 100% guarantee? I'm in Canada if that helps.

    Thanks

    PS. Does this only apply to the latest windows, or can I use it if the computer comes with Vista as well?
     
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    The OEM-pre-install price of windows is a very very small fraction of the 'full retail price'.

    Small system builders who don't have access to the OEM-pre-installs that Dell, HP, et al use will usually laugh a bit when this gets brought up unless you press them at the point of sale to sell you 'bare' hardware. Be prepared to spend a lot of time on the phone.
     
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    Last I checked, the pre-packaged OEM is worth ~$30 for win7.... Vista would be worth what... $10?
     
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    Agreed, the OP should look into a Dell Vostro V130. It comes with Ubuntu 10.10
     
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  5. Rykoshet

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    Thanks. I don't mind that it's only $30ish, I'd rather keep the money than give it to mircosoft though :)
     
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    Sheesh, if you hate MS that much buy a mac. ;)
     
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    Mac = hipster MS

    Both closed-source systems (OSX more so) by greedy unethical corporations.

    But I shan't incite an OS flame war, I just want to install some Debian and get a refund on my windows key.

    Thanks for the replies, I'll contact the reseller then.

    Cheers.
     
    Rykoshet, Apr 8, 2011
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