Win 7 - how does it work if you want to sell Family box?

skiltrip · 26 Dec 2010

First off I'm not trying to sell it here, just have a question about how the license stuff works.

I bought the Windows 7 Home Premium family pack upgrade box with the 3 licenses. I upgraded one computer with Win 7, but I've decided to sell my PC altogether ( it was for audio but I've been using Macs more and more lately). I've formatted again and put windows XP back on it. And I'd like to sell my Win 7 retail box separately. How do the licenses work? Is one of the three "gone" even though I have since formatted over it and am no longer using it? and the other question is, are Windows boxes sellable at all or does the license agreement forbid it?

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MacGyvr · 26 Dec 2010

From a strictly technical standpoint, all three licenses will be perfectly usable. The one that has been previously used *might* require a simple 6 minute phone call to Microsoft, but probably not. As far as the legality of selling the product, you should consult the EULA that came with it or contact Microsoft directly.

skiltrip · 26 Dec 2010

Thank you! A very helpful and honest answer. Much appreciated!