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Buying only license illegal?What does Validation needs?
Hello to all users.I am newbie:)
first: Is buying only license illegal? for example I bought Win7Ultimate 32bit retial key from someone(he sent it by mail). Have I done any thing illegal?
I gave the key to another one ( I didn't use it) and now he wants to validate it by mailing microsoft support. He enailed:
"Is my windows geniune? with this key .... "and he copied the report maid by MGADiag.exe
They answered:
"Thank you for contacting Microsoft.
SRX112xxxxxxxID – Microsoft Customer Services Auto Acknowledgement
We will respond to your message as soon as you provide following details about your product
1.date of purchase-
2.country/region
3.serial number/par.number-
4.invoice num. with microsoft authorized dealer
(only if you don't purchase online estore)-
For urgent inquiries, please call us on 0870 60 10 100. Our business hours are 8am to 6pm Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
If you require technical support, you can submit your query by visiting http://www.microsoft.com/uk/support or by telephoning 0870 60 10 100.
Microsoft Customer Services
Protect Your PC: Microsoft wants to help ensure your PC is protected from viruses and worms like Blaster and Mydoom as well as future threats. Visit our website at http://www.microsoft.com/uk/security/protect/alert.mspx and follow the steps to stay secure."
and my question is what information should I give to microsoft? Because I bought license from person not any authorized seller or etc.
*the license is activated already.