Re: What does this mean?

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> I found a cheap copy of XP Pro sp2 on the web but it has this...
>
> ...Attention:
>
> By pressing this button you agree that you are purchasing the software
> that does NOT include any COA label or a sticker from the manufacturer
> & comes on a CD ,There is no technical support provided by the
> software manufacturer. You can still get automatic updates. You will
> receive the Full version on CD & a volume license key number only. All
> the software we offer in the English language only....
>
> it's at this site:
> http://www.cdsfu.com/index.php?categoryID=87
>
> look's honest enough, it is in the sponsored links at the very top of
> Google search for "Windows XP"

There is just another reason, why it is probably a pirated copy:

the website you mentioned is hosted in Johor Bahru in Malaysia.

Bernd

"Certificate Of Authenticity"
From: http://www.acronymfinder.com/COA.html
It's also under the *Microsoft* name on the copy resistant, bar coded,
hologramed label on my copy of WindowsXP Home.

Next to the label is the text:
<quote>
This label indicates that the pack-
age contains genuine Microsoft
product. If the label is missing or
appears to have been tampered
with, please e-mail Microsoft
at or
Business Software Alliance at
, or call your
local Microsoft sales office.
</quote>

--
G. R. Woodring

Date: 7/11/2009 6:51 PM, Author: espee2 Wrote:
> I knew it was too good to be true. really wanted to know what COA
> Label meant Thanks all.. you too MG
>
>
> On Jul 11, 9:18 am, Bernd <f...@gmx.de> wrote:
>> -------- Original-Nachricht --------
>>
>>
>>
>>> I found a cheap copy of XP Pro sp2 on the web but it has this...
>>> ...Attention:
>>> By pressing this button you agree that you are purchasing the software
>>> that does NOT include any COA label or a sticker from the manufacturer
>>> & comes on a CD ,There is no technical support provided by the
>>> software manufacturer. You can still get automatic updates. You will
> > > receive the Full version on CD & a volume license key number
> only. All
>>> the software we offer in the English language only....
>>> it's at this site:
>>> http://www.cdsfu.com/index.php?categoryID=87
>>> look's honest enough, it is in the sponsored links at the very top of
>>> Google search for "Windows XP"
>> There is just another reason, why it is probably a pirated copy:
>>
>> the website you mentioned is hosted in Johor Bahru in Malaysia.
>>
>> Bernd
>