Oem volume license xp

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Sign in to vote. Hi Everyone, I've seen versions of this question asked before, but no one ever seems real certain of the answer, so I'll ask again :- When our organization purchases new computers with an OEM copy of Windows 7 Professional installed and activated, do we need to purchase volume licenses of Windows 7 Professional to "legally" roll out our customized image to them?

My understanding is "yes", but that goes back to the Windows XP days where OEM licenses could not legally be duplicated. The interwebs are full of conflicting information pertaining to Windows 7 and OEM vs. Tuesday, January 26, PM. Talk to your OEM representative what your intentions are and contact Microsoft. Thanks for the helpful responses.

It's clear that the copies I bought should not have been sold, but no-one has addressed the question of whether there are any Volume Licensed versions of XP Pro that include an individual COA? If there aren't, the only obvious conclusion is that the packages I bought are counterfeit. Otherwise, can anyone suggest how to determine whether they are actually counterfeit, as opposed to genuine Volume Licensed versions that should not have been re-sold?

Also, can anyone comment more definitively whether the counterfeit replacement program is still operational? Volume License Keys are distributed solely on paper or by electronic means - they are not attached to stickers.

If the COA sticker on the machine itself is for Pro, and from the proper manufacturer, then they could be valid. Where did you purchase the OS copies from? In any event it sounds like you have some counterfeit copies. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.

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