"Trev" trevbowdenAT.dsl.pipex.COM wrote in message
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"News Reader" wrote in message
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Hi,

Some time ago their used to be a computer and parts vendor that
frequently
had nice cheap Windows COA stickers for sale. They majored in selling
second
hand computers but also did a few other lines - such as a few hardware
components and these Windows COA stickers.

Can anyone remember or advise who they were? Or alternatively, where
such
may otherwise be sourced (particularly looking for Windows XP
[professional])?

There free with every copy of XP pro oem



Hi,


Thanks. Perhaps I didn't explain very well. This particular retailer was
selling "reclaimed" or "recycled" COA stickers - as a licence for use of the
software.

In other words, they were, for example, as I understand it, buying (probably
bulk) COA stickers for Windows operating systems (perhaps from PC's that
were being junked, recycled without the O/S, being upgraded with a new full
licensed OS, etc.) which they would then resell and you or I could then use
as a legal license for that piece of software.

Much like an OEM copy but with only a second-hand (but legitimate) COA
sticker (with product / CD key) and no manual or physical CD media.

Hope that clarifies, helps, explains, etc.


Best wishes,



News Reader