Is this Illegal?

JlCollins005 · 05-14-2007, 12:29 AM

u can use dell windows disc on ne pc and it will install, but will not activate

JamesBart · 05-14-2007, 12:40 AM

yeah i know that

the question i have is can i buy a used oem and that still be legal? seems a bit funny. check the link on my last post for it

Thanks

subtle · 05-14-2007, 11:18 AM

I'd say no but everyone is saying that it is... so I don't really know...

JamesBart · 05-14-2007, 04:17 PM

i think im going to buy a whole new version! thats what i'll do! i never actaully got round to it when i said i did so now im going to buy it!

thanks guys

JamesBart · 05-14-2007, 04:21 PM

found it cheap also

garethcia · 05-15-2007, 07:47 PM

please note you can install the dell cd's on any computer i have installed xp on many computers from dell it works fine.

you just need an activation key

X2BreakOfFate · 05-28-2007, 12:58 AM

um lol yes you can use a dell cd on different computers. its just the operating system in backup form so you dont have to enter a cd key.

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05-14-2007, 12:40 AM	#62 (permalink)
JamesBart Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,338	yeah i know that the question i have is can i buy a used oem and that still be legal? seems a bit funny. check the link on my last post for it Thanks

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JamesBart Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,338	found it cheap also

05-15-2007, 07:47 PM	#66 (permalink)
garethcia banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 53	please note you can install the dell cd's on any computer i have installed xp on many computers from dell it works fine. you just need an activation key