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Windows COA Stickers - Trying to Find Old Supplier
"News Reader" wrote in message ... 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 |
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Windows COA Stickers - Trying to Find Old Supplier
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])? Thanks in advance and best wishes, News Reader |
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Windows COA Stickers - Trying to Find Old Supplier
"Trev" trevbowdenAT.dsl.pipex.COM wrote in message ... "News Reader" wrote in message ... 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 |
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Windows COA Stickers - Trying to Find Old Supplier
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 Think you mean IT Dealers - Apprently they were threatened by Micro$oft over these sales, and have since stopped selling them. However, try uk.adverts.computer - they often pop up for sale in that NG. Jason Russell |
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Windows COA Stickers - Trying to Find Old Supplier
On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 21:08:58 UTC, "News Reader"
wrote: 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])? An excellent company called IT Dealers. They were threatened by Microsoft and eventually had to stop trading. They have reappeared (Paul has gone in with someone else) but I forget the name. It's immaterial in this case, because they surely will not be selling COAs! -- [Davism - a condition by which the sufferer experiences an inability to give concise answers, express reasoned argument or opinion. Usually accompanied by silly noises and gestures - incurable, early euthanasia recommended. |
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Windows COA Stickers - Trying to Find Old Supplier
"Bob Eager" wrote in message ... On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 21:08:58 UTC, "News Reader" wrote: 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])? An excellent company called IT Dealers. They were threatened by Microsoft and eventually had to stop trading. They have reappeared (Paul has gone in with someone else) but I forget the name. It's immaterial in this case, because they surely will not be selling COAs! -- [Davism - a condition by which the sufferer experiences an inability to give concise answers, express reasoned argument or opinion. Usually accompanied by silly noises and gestures - incurable, early euthanasia recommended. Oh well... lolo... I guess not ... Never mind / next time. Best wishes, News Reader |
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Windows COA Stickers - Trying to Find Old Supplier
"News Reader" wrote in message ... 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])? Thanks in advance and best wishes, News Reader someone by the name of Laptop City has just posted in uk.comp.adverts selling COA |
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Windows COA Stickers - Trying to Find Old Supplier
"Paul" wrote in message ... "News Reader" wrote in message ... 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])? Thanks in advance and best wishes, News Reader someone by the name of Laptop City has just posted in uk.comp.adverts selling COA Hi, Sounds good. I can't seem to get that group, nor able to find it on google, can you copy the post from that group to here or reply with some of their details / contact information, etc. please? Thanks very much! Best wishes, News Reader |
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Windows COA Stickers - Trying to Find Old Supplier
In article , News Reader
writes Sounds good. I can't seem to get that group, nor able to find it on google, it's actually uk.adverts.computer |
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