License question?

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  1. catsado

    catsado MDL Novice

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    Hi, guys. Just a fast question. When the Windows 8 promotion was in place i took advantage of it and brought a Windows 8 Pro key using my old XP Home license(its legal). Everything is fine and so but i wonder can i remove the old XP COA sticker or i need to keep it if the guys in black come to check if i brought everything legally? After all i keep my Win8 Pro e-mail and receipt, just haven't ordered the back up DVD they offer. Thanks.
     
  2. msr

    msr MDL Senior Member

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    Its your computer you do what you want. Like you know already you cannot activate using that old key anyway now, you could take it off if you like.
     
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  3. catsado

    catsado MDL Novice

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    WOW that was a fast response. Well i have no intend to use the old XP key. I don't need it. Just wanna know if i can remove it from my case or i still need to save it there, so if there is need(Lets say a check from the authorities) to prove that i got my Win8 the legal way?
    P.S. I'm from those guys that like their cases clean from stickers ;) .
     
  4. Carlos Detweiller

    Carlos Detweiller Emperor of Ice-Cream

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    No need to be on the case, but you should keep it. After all, you bought an upgrade license, and the XP COA is the prerequisite license.
     
  5. catsado

    catsado MDL Novice

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    Bump, some1 else :) ?
     
  6. urie

    urie Moderator
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    Carlos Detweiller, gave you the correct answer.
     
  7. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    there is no need for bump :eek:
    All answers are given

    :closed:
     
  8. anarchist9027

    anarchist9027 MDL Expert

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    COA sticker are useless unless you need the serial number to install that version of Windows.

    M$ is not going to come kick down your door.....
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  9. PaulDesmond

    PaulDesmond MDL Magnet

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    No, they don't come by person, they will send a drone :laie:
     
  10. anarchist9027

    anarchist9027 MDL Expert

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