Windows XP COA??

Maxwel · Post by **Maxwel** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:59 pm

As of a few months ago, you could get a XP COA for ~$79. No media, just the sticker. I can't find them any more. Does anyone know why? How are people getting their COAs which will work with XP installs modifed as described in this forum?

Post by **RyanVM** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:07 pm

I have no idea on the first part of your question. Regarding the second part, nothing my pack does should have any affect on the licensing on the CD whatsoever. So if the COA worked before the pack was integrated, there's no reason it wouldn't work afterwards.

The Creator · Post by **The Creator** » Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:43 pm

Yeah, ryan's pack is the same as going to windows update. It wont affect the licencing

Hillbillie · Post by **Hillbillie** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:01 pm

As a system builder, the emails I have received from Microsoft, they only sell Software with attached COA's attached to them. This doesnt include volume licensing, etc.

If I were you I would not by COA's without the CD. There are lots of counterfeits going around. You can get Win XP home for around $85 and pro for over $125

XIII · Post by **XIII** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 1:11 am

The Dutch magazine "Computer Idee" featured an article this week in which a Microsoft employee explains that a CAO is NOT a complete license. You'll need media and a proof of purchase as well.