WinXP Pro upgrade

[cerberus6]

Hello all. I'm sort of in a bind here...

I purchased a copy of Windows XP Pro upgrade from CompUSA a few days ago for $200. Installation was an absolute nightmare on my machine, causing numerous conflicts and rendering my once sturdy PC into an unstable abomination. I know what the return policy is at the store: you bought it, and you are stuck with it. I have now reverted back to my trusty Windows 98 and I'm so glad I did. Is it legal for me to sell my now useless copy of XP? I have activated it upon installation, but did not register it. I understand that you'll have to re-activate it, considering the hardware change. I also have a $25 mail in rebate with my receipt and boxtop w/barcode. Obviously, I have no need for this OS upgrade, so I would really like to sell it. If it's legal, I'm asking $120 shipped. Any takers? Within US only, please. ;)

[cerberus6]

Bump...


Come on guys & gals. This is a 110% legit copy here. The serial number is NOT floating around anywhere. It is not installed on ANY machines. I'm taking a loss on the price as well. $120 shipped with a $25 mail in rebate...you even get the original store receipt...so what's up??

[nobs]

I have Partion Magic 6 and Drive Image 4. Unfortunatly, they have been registered by me. I don't have the boxes, but do have the manuals. Plus $50 cross shiped.
nobs@wvi<dot>com up here in Oregon

[nobs]

Hmm, not sure if this is legal...
If anyone knows if it is legal to sell used software please post.

[cerberus6]

Yes, if someone does know for sure then please post. Sorry nobs, but I would rather have the money instead of a trade. I think it is legal, as long as you completely forfeit your user license agreement (no longer installed on your machine). I will look into this with MS and post again (unless someone can answer this question now). It would really suck if I wasn't legally able to get this OS upgrade off my hands. :(

[cerberus6]

Say, wouldn't one of the admin's here know the answer?

[nobs]

I sent an Email to MS and PQ. Not holding my breath for MS real reply (canned response don't count :rolleyes: )

[cerberus6]

I sent an e-mail too. My fingers are crossed. It makes me sick knowing I spent $200 on something I can't even use. My specs are way over the minimum requirements. Everything installed just fine;all drivers were XP compatible and no incompatible software was reported. Just made my system so freakin' unstable, it was ridiculous. If it's a go, are you interested nobs?

[cerberus6]

Spoke with an MS representative a few moments ago, and it is legal for me to resell my copy and forfeit my single user license agreement. However, I was told I could simply get a refund from MS. So I think I'm going to go that route! Sorry, but this copy is no longer for sale. :D